The fourth and final book in the multiaward winning series. Sep 23, 2010 interview with the hunchback assignments arthur slade as part of his whirlwind blog tour promoting the release of the dark deeps, the second book in the hunchback assignments series, i present an interview with canuck steampunk author, arthur slade. A gripping new series combines steampunk, spying, and a fantastic victorian london. His mysterious benefactor serves england, but it is modo and lovely fellow agent octavia whose adventures save the day from mad dr. The hunchback assignments by arthur slade dab of darkness.
The hunchback assignments paperback january 1, 2009 by slade arthur author 4. Arthur slade s latest ya novel, the hunchback assignments, is steampunktacular. Brief precisely titled chapters shift viewpoints clearly, without confusion. Hunchback assignments 4 by arthur slade 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Sold to gypsies as a baby, modo is rescued from his life as an attraction in a freak show by mr. The hunchback assignments by arthur slade book 1 of the hunchback assignments series. For tori, with all my love prologue the foxhound six hunting hounds had perished in previous experiments. He is the author of the bestselling the hunchback assignments series of books, dust which won the governor generals award, tribes and jolted. Modo, a disfigured hunchback, after spending his childhood traveling in a freak show and being rescued by a mysterious gentleman, mr. Arthur gregory slade currently resides in canada in saskatoon, located in saskatchewan. Arthur slades the hunchback assignments won the td canadian childrens literature award. Hyde and the clockwork guild did to the children was immoral. Arthur slade created a loveable and inspiring character in modo, and i was caught up in the hunchback s life as soon as i started the first book.
He is the author of twenty five novels for young readers including the hunchback assignments, which won the td canadian childrens literature award and dust, winner of the governor generals award for childrens literature. Modo is described as so appalling ugly, deformed and hunchedback, that when mr. Id just finished up the first canuck steampunk series here at steampunk scholar, and was excited to find another writer for this. Socrates, and tharpa joins the expedition this time around.
The hunchback assignments by arthur slade overdrive. Arthur slade has two coversone us and one canadianto share. Apr 24, 2010 arthur slade has two coversone us and one canadianto share. He is the author of the bestselling the hunchback assignments series of books, dust which won the governor generals award. The hunchback assignments book list, reading level information, appropriate reading age range, and. Modo is a hunchback with an amazing ability to transform his appearance, and mr. He can twist his appearance to mirror any imaginable person. Socrates tugged his shoulder, and modo followed down a hallway, avoiding his reflection in a large oval mirror.
His steampunk novel, the hunchback assignments, is full of action, adventure and a mad scientist, for good measure. The hunchback assignments by arthur slade 20090922. But, unfortunately, the author didnt deliver at all in the last. Arthur gregory slade born july 9, 1967 in moose jaw, saskatchewan is a canadian author. The hunchback assignments by arthur slade, paperback. The hunchback assignments book by arthur slade 6 available. About a shapechanging hunchback who works as a secret agent for the british. Fourteen year old modo is a hunchbacked orphan in victorian london, who has the ability to change his appearance. His first short story was published that same year. We are delighted that paul brought arthurs books to us and are thrilled to be involved in developing a feature film based on such an exciting story. A resident of saskatoon, he was raised on a ranch in the cypress hills and began writing in high school. Arthur slade has published several novels for young readers, including the hunchback assignments.
Socrates, his guardian, puts a mirror in his bedroom, he cries hysterically. Interview with the hunchback assignments arthur slade. Though i do really like the covers from the rebranded books. Hyde and icy lovely metalhand redhaired hakkandottir, and reappear. Books by arthur slade author of the hunchback assignments. The dark deeps, the second book in arthur slades hunchback assignments series, is set in a fascinating steampunk victorian world. Calling to mind elements of the hunchback of notre dame, the strange case of dr.
Without giving away plot, the hunchback assignments sounds a lot like what it is it is a different take on the hunchback of notre dame, with our main character moto and his special power good job on a tale well told. The hunchback assignments, the latest from the governor generals awardwinning author, is a fullsteamahead spy thriller, complete with derringdo, a dastardly villain, and a suitably complex plot that keeps the reader one slight step behind the wily hero. He lives in saskatoon, saskatchewan, with his wife, brenda baker. The hunchback assignments, arthur slade literary treats. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. He attended the university of saskatchewan in saskatoon and received an english honours degree in 1989. Newton starkers rules for survival, megiddos shadow, tribes, and dust, which won the governor generals literary award. Arthur slade has published several novels for young readers, including jolted. A gripping new series combines steampunk, spying, and. Hunchback assignmentsmodo, a disfigured hunchback, is born with a strange gift. Arthur slade has 67 books on goodreads with 27909 ratings. But, unfortunately, the author didnt deliver at all in the last book, the island of doom. In the interim between reading the first three and now, arthur slade has published this series internationally, and it has been rebranded from the hunchback assignments to modo. The book i read is called the hunchback assignments written by arthur slade.
Set in the 1800s in england, the story starts off with dr. The hunchback assignments by arthur slade and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Socrates raises him in isolation as an agent for the permanent association, a spy agency behind brittanias efforts to rule the. Arthur slade was raised in the cypress hills of southwest saskatchewan and began writing at an early age.
Socrates, the leader of a spy team and very mysterious, modo and octavia milkweed who are the two young and skilled spies, tharpa, the person who takes care of modo and teaches him fighting and surviving, and finally, dr. Socrates raises him in isolation as an agent for the permanent association, a spy agency behind brittanias efforts to rule the empire. Click to read more about the hunchback assignments by arthur slade. Empire of ruins hunchback assignments iii arthur slade. Official website of the hunchback assignments by arthur slade the worldwide bestselling series is available as the hunchback assignments in canada and mission clockwork in the rest of the world. Oct 26, 2010 arthur slade was raised on a ranch in the cypress hills of saskatchewan. The hunchback assignments slade arthur download bok. Socrates, at the age of fourteen hes assigned his first task and left alone in the streets of london. This novel is published as the hunchback assignments. Its three sequels were all finalists for the canadian library associations book of the year for children award, and the dark deeps was also a finalist for the cla young adult book award. The hunchback novels have been published worldwide. Not just because hes canadian, although that came as a pleasant surprise to me when i first read the hunchback assignments in preparation for last years blog tour promoting the dark deeps.
There are rumors that a hunchback infant in a gypsy freakshow has the power to transform his appearance. Video book trailer for hunchback assignments, the, book trailer. Modos underwater adventures and his encounters with the young french spy colette brunet, the fearless captain monturiol, and the dreaded clockwork guild guarantee a gripping read filled with danger, suspense, and brilliant inventions. The hunchback assignments by arthur slade there are rumors that a hunchback infant in a gypsy freakshow has the power to transform his appearance. Arthur slade is a published canadian author of fiction.
Cornelius hyde crouched in the cellar of his manor staring over his spectacles at magnus, the last surviving hound. Buy the hunchback assignments book online at best prices in india on. See all books authored by arthur slade, including the hunchback assignments, and dust, and more on. Mission clockwork is a steampunkpowered, actionpacked adventure featuring brilliant heroes and bloody brilliant villains. The hunchback assignments series by arthur slade goodreads. Like many other authors, he began writing in his teen years. Its the first novel in the awardwinning series from bestselling author arthur slade. Author arthur slade, winner of the 2010 td canadian childrens literature award, talks about his book, the hunchback assignments. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store.
The hunchback assignments has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The hunchback assignments by arthur slade goodreads. Socrates rescues modo, a child in a traveling freak show. Hunchbacked modo abandoned near notre dame as an infant possesses the astounding ability to transform his appearance for a limited time. The hunchback assignments paperback august 24, 2010 by arthur slade author. The hunchback assignments series, book 1 the hunchback assignments by arthur slade author jayne entwistle narrator. Newton starker s rules for survival, megiddos shadow, tribes, and dust, which won the governor generals award for childrens literature. Socrates, a member of the shadowy permanent association, who decides to take the boy back to england and raise him for his own purposes. The hunchback assignments is a steampunk fantasy book, whose main character is named modo. In this amazing novel we are reunited with modo, octavia, and mr. Island of doom arthur slade hunchback assignments book 4. Official website of the hunchback assignments by arthur slade. Ive always had a difficult time trying to picture the perfect cover for any of my books.
Some, as the prologue with experimental yellow boy griff, link, as to evil dr. Read online the hunchback assignments series by arthur. He is the author of seventeen novels for young readers including the hunchback assignments, which won the prestigious td canadian childrens literature award, and its three sequels, and dust, winner of the governor generals award for childrens literature. The hunchback assignments by arthur slade, paperback barnes. Modo can hide behind the countenance of a prince or pickpocket, if only for a few hours. Modo is a young boy blessed with the ability to temporarily alter his physiognomy at will, but cursed with a natural state as a. Arthur slade was raised on a ranch in the cypress hills of saskatchewan. Buy the hunchback assignments book online at low prices in. Empire of ruins hunchback assignments book 3 arthur slade harper collins browse inside isbn 9781554683581 arthur slade has another smash hit on his hands. Modo is a young boy blessed with the ability to temporarily alter his physiognomy at.
The hunchback assignments by arthur slade amys marathon of. Sep 12, 2009 the hunchback assignments by arthur slade there are rumors that a hunchback infant in a gypsy freakshow has the power to transform his appearance. The hunchback assignments is an epic steampunk storyline, and epically told by author arthur slade. The hunchback assignments by arthur slade the mysterious mr. Socrates is looking for the unusual and he finds it in a very young boy named modo who can, to some extent, change his appearance. Arthur slade books list of books by author arthur slade. Steampunk is hot, and here the tropes are further enlivened by literary shoutouts. Aug 24, 2010 the hunchback assignments by arthur slade, 9780375854033, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The hunchback assignments by arthur slade librarything. Download read the hunchback assignments 2009 by arthur.
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