The Sinister Secrets of the Fabulous Nothings

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Technological wonders and terrors combine to weave an enchanting tale of finding your own way to belong in the second book in the sweeping Sinister Secrets series.

It’s been thrilling for Noah having the crew of the Abbreviated stuffed in his odd-twisting home. After spending a life being lonely, he finally feels like he has a family. But sailors are meant to be at sea, and now Noah’s terrified that they’ll leave him alone once more. He wishes he had the answer to solve this latest predicament.

And then the strangest things start happening in the city of Liberty. Under cover of darkness, people’s greatest wishes start to come true. But what begins as the marvelous realization of dreams soon morphs to ghoulish nightmare . . . and only Noah seems to be able to see the chimeras for what they really are. What’s more, the infiltration may all be his fault.

Now Noah must use his cunning to save Liberty once more. But how do you battle an invisible threat? And what will it cost him? 
Accompanied by vibrant black and white illustrations, the stunning second book in the Sinister Secrets series reunites old friends for new challenges in a quest brimming with eerie mystery, adventure, and an aching desire to find a space in the world.Sean Ferrell lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. He writes stories about children and adults who don’t understand why they keep getting into trouble. He is the author of I Don’t Like Koala and The Snurtch, both of which received starred reviews, as well as several novels for adults. The Sinister Secrets of Singe is his first middle grade novel.

Graham Carter can often be found printmaking, sketching, or making a mess in his studio. His picture book Otto Blotter, Bird Spotter was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. He lives in Seaford in the UK with his wife and sons.US

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