Hyacinth and the Secrets Beneath
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Hyacinth and the Secrets Beneath by Jacob Sager Weinstein
The hilarious first book in a middle-grade fantasy trilogy about the magical rivers that run through the sewers of London and shape history in ways you'd never learn in school.Magic is real. History is a big, fat lie.
Hyacinth Hayward's mother has just been kidnapped by lumpy gray monsters in post office uniforms. But why? Well, before Hyacinth moved from Illinois to London, she read up on the city's history. Too bad for her. Because the books are wrong. The truth is, London was built on magical rivers, and all the major events in its past have been about people trying to control the magic. And her family is somehow tied to it.
In the chase to get her mom back, Hyacinth encounters a giant intelligent pig in a bathing suit, a boy with amnesia, an adorable tosher (whatever that is), a sarcastic old lady, and a very sketchy unicorn. Somehow Hyacinth has to figure out who to trust, so she can save her mom and, oh yeah, not cause a second Great Fire of London.
Lyric McKerrigan, Hidden Librarian, illustrated by Vera Brosgol, is one of Jacob Sager Weinstein's picture books. His mature writing has appeared in publications such as The New Yorker, McSweeney's, and The Onion. He is based in London. @jacobsw on Twitter: jacobsagerweinstein.com
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780399553189 |
| ISBN 10 | 0399553185 |
| Title | Hyacinth and the Secrets Beneath |
| Author | Jacob Sager Weinstein |
| Series | Hyacinth |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2018-04-24 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |