The Luck Uglies (Luck Uglies Series, Book 1)

Product Description [ Children's Fiction (Ages 10-12) ] [Read by Fiona Hardingham] Strange things are happening in Village Drowning, and a terrifying encounter has eleven-year-old Rye O'Chanter convinced that the monstrous, supposedly extinct Bog Noblins have returned. Now Rye's only hope is an exiled secret society so notorious its name can't be spoken aloud: the Luck Uglies. As Rye dives into Village Drowning's maze of secrets, rules, and lies, she'll discover the truth behind the village's legends of outlaws and beasts . . . and that it may take a villain to save them from the monsters.The first in an irresistible fantasy adventure trilogy, The Luck Uglies overflows with secrets, friendship, and heart -- and is imbued throughout with magical storytelling. Review ''By turns funny and heart-stopping . . . a bona fide page-turner.'' --Booklist (starred review) ''Sparkling. Layers, nuance, wit and a thumping good story make this a must-read.'' --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ''A rollicking good tale. A fast, fresh, and engaging adventure sure to delight readers on several levels.'' --School Library Journal ''Funny, magical, and absolutely crackling with those little sparks that make a book wonderful. It's an action-packed adventure with heroes you'll root for and baddies you'll hiss at, all set in a land that I, for one, would love to visit again.'' --Stefan Bachmann, author of The Peculiar and The Whatnot ''Paul Durham has created the best kind of fantasy world—one that is equal parts wondrous and deadly, and in which the line between heroism and villainy is deliciously blurred.'' --Christopher Healy, author of The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom ''Midnight adventures, smart humor, a richly imagined otherworld, and winsome characters— The Luck Uglies has the perfect ingredients for a spell-binding read. If you are lucky enough to pick up this book, prepare for a wild ride!'' --Marissa Burt, author of Storybound and Story's End ''The Luck Uglies has it all: a feisty heroine, monstrous creatures, and a brimful of humor, and horror, to keep the readers turning the pages.'' --Joseph Delaney, author of The Last Apprentice series ''A magical, mist-shrouded world humming with danger and mystery.'' --Jonathan Auxier, author of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes About the Author Paul Durham was raised in Massachusetts and attended college and law school in Boston. He now lives in New Hampshire with his wife, two daughters, and an enormous, bushy creature the local animal shelter identified as a cat. He writes in an abandoned chicken coop at the edge of a swamp and keeps a tiny porcelain frog in his pocket for good luck.