Monsters have been
infesting London's dark places for centuries, eating every child who
gets too close. That's why ten-year-old Birdie McAdam works for Alfred
Bunce, the bogler. With her beautiful voice and dainty looks, Birdie is
the bait that draws bogles from their lairs so that Alfred can kill
them.One life-changing day, Alfred and Birdie are approached by two very
different women. Sarah Pickles runs a local gang of pickpockets, three
of whom have disappeared. Edith Eames is an educated lady who's studying
the mythical beasts of English folklore. Both of them threaten the only
life Birdie's ever known.But Birdie soon realises she needs Miss
Eames's help, to save her master, defeat Sarah Pickles, and vanquish an
altogether nastier villain.Catherine Jinks, one of Australia's most
inventive writers, has created a fast-paced and enthralling adventure
story with edge-of-your-seat excitement and chills
In London, Birdie
McAdam works for Alfred Bunce, a bogler. As a bogler, it is Birdie’s
job to lure bogles (monsters) out of their homes or hiding places. Once out of
their homes or hiding places, it’s Alfred’s job to kill them. But one day a
woman by the name of Edith Eames approaches them. Soon after, Birdie’s life is
turned upside down. Birdie must decide whether to fight for the life she is
used to or agree to a new one.
My favourite part
of the story is when Birdie escapes from London House (a mad house) and saves
her friends from dying.
In this book the
main characters are Birdie McAdam and Alfred Bunce. It’s mainly
about Birdie but Alfred is in most of the book. My favourite character is
Birdie because she is the most interesting and unique character.
I really liked
this book because it’s really interesting and there are lots of surprises you
don’t expect. I really felt for Birdie, especially when she’s in the mad house.
This story is really interesting and different all the way through.
I would recommend
this book to people who like a little bit of mystery mixed in with monsters and
characters who like and sneak around a bit.
Reviewed by Kasey
(12 years old)
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