Day 5: The Orphan and the Thief by M. L. LeGette
The Orphan and the Thiefby M. L. LeGette
Middle Grade Historical, Fantasy
Paperback & ebook, 472 pages
January 3rd 2014
From the very beginning it was all Toad’s fault. A blundering, quick-talking thief, he was the one who cut a deal with the dangerous Edward P. Owl: track down the ingredients to the Seeking Solution, or else. Twenty-five thousand gorents, he’d said to her. That was all it took for Melena, a lonely orphan with a knack for potions, to pack her bags and join in on the quest.
From the majestic forest of Holly-Harp Wood to the labyrinth caves of Dunthur to the frigid waters of the Blackens, they search for Owl’s ingredients. Toad and Melena must face sea dragons, cave monsters, birds as large as wagons, kidnappers, and thieves – so many thieves. Toad’s in it to save his head – cross Owl and start digging your own grave. Melena’s in it to get paid so she can start a new life, one that includes her missing brother.
But you really can’t trust thieves.
From the majestic forest of Holly-Harp Wood to the labyrinth caves of Dunthur to the frigid waters of the Blackens, they search for Owl’s ingredients. Toad and Melena must face sea dragons, cave monsters, birds as large as wagons, kidnappers, and thieves – so many thieves. Toad’s in it to save his head – cross Owl and start digging your own grave. Melena’s in it to get paid so she can start a new life, one that includes her missing brother.
But you really can’t trust thieves.
Excerpt
Dawn was steadily creeping over the rooftops of the houses as they walked. Toad glanced at her. She was scrawny and her yellow-blonde hair was long and braided, wispy, brittle ends poking out at odd places. She was as plain as a broom with her second-hand clothes. He had been surprised to discover her to be so drab, what with her owning a Spit-Fire (they were common, but still costly) and being such a fluent reader. Then again, Wilson could read so that didn’t say much.
“What’s your name?” asked the girl.
“Toad.”
She covered up a laugh with a snort.
“What?” Toad demanded, stopping and facing her, early morning risers already moving around them on the street.
“Well — it’s just, you don’t look anything like a toad,” she said, awkwardly.
Toad shrugged and continued walking. “My dad’s got a sense of humor.”
About the Author
Melissa Lee LeGette lives in Georgia where she helps run the family farm.
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