About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager feels like an outsider or struggles to find their place among peers who seem to value conformity. It is a perfect choice for the young person who possesses a sharp, inquisitive mind and finds traditional social structures stifling. Set in late 19th-century New England, the story follows Abigail Rook, a young woman who rejects her parents' expectations of a quiet life to assist an eccentric investigator of the supernatural. While the plot involves missing dinosaur bones and mysterious beast attacks, the heart of the story explores the deep bond between two people who see the world differently than everyone else. Parents should note that while the book features some macabre descriptions of monster attacks and Victorian-era crime scenes, it remains firmly in the realm of spirited adventure. It offers a sophisticated vocabulary and a wonderful model of a professional partnership built on mutual respect and intellectual curiosity.
