Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
Murder mystery meets carnival flair in a rollicking Victorian adventure centered on a boy with a unique appearanceNand unique gifts, including Sherlock Holmes-like deductive skills.
Review Quotes: [A] fantastical adventure story...
--Kirkus Reviews
[A] thrilling mystery, full of morbid twists and macabre turns.
--Booklist
Sherlock Holmes meets Oliver Twist... Jones explores the traditional themes of acceptance and identity. ... [Wild Boy] may appeal to children who like unusual characters and quirky historical settings in their detective stories.
--School Library Journal
[T]hose who ... want atmospheric action and loads of it can queue up for a peek at this title and wait for the forthcoming sequel.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
With the seedy London streets as a backdrop and a number of unsavory characters, this is a fast-paced atmospheric mystery. Readers will be rooting for the unlikely duo and come away with a greater sense of empathy.
--Library Media Connection
Short chapters and the book's fast pace make it an ideal choice for those who like mysteries.
--Reading.org
