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The Hidden Knife
The Hidden Knife | Melissa Marr
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“Unique and gripping.”—Tamora Pierce New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr invites readers into a magical world where stone gargoyles live among humans, ferocious water horses infiltrate the sea, and school hallways are riddled with magic wards--and where a group of young heroes seeking justice discovers those very creatures are the best of allies. Twenty years ago, a door opened between the world of humans and the Netherwhere, allowing all kinds of otherworldly creatures entry. Some, like the kelpies and fairies, who like to bite, are best avoided. But the gargoyles are wise and wonderful, and show a special affection for humans. Vicky has grown up under the watchful eye of a gargoyle named Rupert, and excels at sword-fighting and magic. But there's so much she doesn't know--like why her mother, once one of the queen's elite Ravens, keeps Vicky hidden away and won't let Vicky train at the elite Corvus school where girls with her gifts perfect their skills. But when a horrific tragedy occurs, Vicky knows it’s finally time to use her gifts, and that the only place she should be to avenge the crime against her family is at Corvus. There she bands together with a former street thief and an alchemy student to figure out whom they can trust in a place that's rife with intrigue and secrets. And all the while, the gargoyles watch and nudge. Time’s not linear to them, so they know change comes in ripples. With their steadying influence, Vicky and her friends just might be the generation to expose the court’s secrets and ensure a better future for both worlds.
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The Hidden Knife | Melissa Marr
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Melissa Marr spoke to the middle grade group I work with. She will probably be one of my favorite author visits because she expressed genuine interest in the young people & sharing info they would find interesting. They liked the tagged book, esp the gargoyles, but asked about the ending. She answered candidly & called them brave.

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A fantasy standalone middle grade novel. This book is full of magic and so many wonderful things (the gargoyles were my personal favorite), and while it felt a bit flat to me and overall rushed I can definitely see younger readers loving this book. There were some really cool elements in this book but it felt like there was too much going on in such a short time for me to really find it as an overall enjoyable read.

New Kid on the Book It looks interesting! 2y
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