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The Luck Uglies, by Paul Durham
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The first in a series with the makings of a modern classic, The Luck Uglies is an irresistible cross between Joseph Delaney's The Last Apprentice and Chris Colfer's Land of Stories series, overflowing with adventure, secrets, friendship, and magic.
Rye O'Chanter has seen a lot of strange things happen in Village Drowning: children are chased through the streets. Families are fined for breaking laws that don't even exist. Girls aren't allowed to read anymore, and certain books—books that hold secrets about Drowning's past—have been outlawed altogether.
Now a terrifying encounter has eleven-year-old Rye convinced that the monstrous, supposedly extinct Bog Noblins have returned. Before the monsters disappeared, there was only one way to defeat them—the Luck Uglies. But the Luck Uglies have long since been exiled, and there's nobody left who can protect the village.
As Rye dives into Drowning's maze of secrets, rules, and lies, she begins to question everything she's been told about the village's legend of outlaws and beasts . . . and what she'll discover is that it may take a villain to save them from the monsters.
This critically acclaimed debut middle grade novel was named an ALA Notable Book and a New York Public Library Title for Reading and Sharing and won the Cybil Award for Middle Grade Speculative Fiction.
The Luck Uglies, by Paul Durham- Amazon Sales Rank: #10616 in Books
- Brand: Durham, Paul/ Antonsson, Petur (ILT)
- Published on: 2015-03-31
- Released on: 2015-03-31
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.63" h x .83" w x 5.13" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 416 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 5–7—Eleven-year-old Rye and her best friends, Quinn and Folly, are curious about their town and its history. What really lies beyond Village Drowning's walls in the area known as Beyond the Shale? Do the huge, ravenous monsters known as Bog Noblins actually exist? Are there still avengers known as Luck Uglies? The trio tries to find answers in Tam's Tome, a book banned by the Earl. In their quest for knowledge, the children become accidental thieves and must escape from the Angry Poet. Together with help from her friends, Rye uncovers the village's secrets (and those within her own family), including an underground maze that leads from one end of the village to the other. Confrontations with Bog Noblins bring back the banished and much maligned Luck Uglies to defeat the evil creatures and return justice to Drowning. Rye learns that things aren't always as they seem and that people are not all good or bad but often somewhere in between. Nonstop action makes for a rollicking good tale set in a medieval-like place and period. The fast plot is enhanced by humor, likable characters—including some adults—undiluted heroism, frightful Bog Noblins, and a despicable Earl. Altogether, this is a fast, fresh, and engaging adventure sure to delight readers on several levels.—Maria B. Salvadore, formerly at District of Columbia Public Library
From Booklist *Starred Review* Debut author Durham kick-starts his fantasy adventure trilogy with this cracker of an introduction. Rye O’Chanter—11 years old, unbelievably brave, and jaw-droppingly reckless—lives with her widowed mother and toddler sister in Village Drowning. The village is under the thumb of the ruthless and self-absorbed Earl Longchance. Years ago the village was terrorized by Bog Noblins, and Longchance claims the credit for driving them away. But legend says that honor goes to the Luck Uglies, a secret (some would even say criminal) society now banished and lost. When a supposedly extinct Bog Noblin turns up in the village, a power struggle ensues between Longchance and a man called Harmless, who holds the secret to the fate of the Luck Uglies. How Rye fits into all this is part of the drama and a lot of the excitement. Durham has created an impressively tactile world peopled with fully realized characters. His writing is strong and balanced, by turns funny and heart-stopping. There are no lulls in the story, which incorporates, in a completely original way, elements that will be familiar to fans of the genre. Antonsson’s chapter-opening sketches further light the way. Readers will be sorry to see this bona fide page-turner end, at least until the next volume. Grades 4-7. --Kara Dean
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)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Mystery, Adventure, and Monster Thrills By Annette Lamb THE LUCK UGLIES by Paul Durham is one of the books you may have missed earlier in the year with the spring flood of new offerings. With the second book in this popular new middle-grade fantasy adventure trilogy coming out in March 2015, it’s time to catch up!With elements of mystery, adventure, and monster thrills, tweens will quickly become absorbed in this fantasy world set in a medieval-style village. Both boys and girls alike will enjoy the intelligent writing and engaging characters. The short chapters move quickly as the story builds to an exciting climax that involves intriguing monsters and a mysterious secret society.Not your typical “good vs evil” storyline, this book will appeal to young readers who are beginning to explore the layers of life, power of secrets and fear, and the fine line between hero and villain.Fans of Holly Black, Rick Riordan, and Brandon Mull will all enjoy this fantasy trilogy.To learn more about the author, go to http://www.pauldurhambooks.com/.Check out the book trailer at http://youtu.be/vTEUX8JzRhc.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Heroes, Villains, Action, Secrets Revealed and Wrongs Righted By Pop Bop This book is perfectly plotted for the middle grade reader. We have secrets, the opposition of mostly good and mostly evil, twisty developments and a smart, reckless heroine smack in the middle. It is more advanced than a "find the magical object" quest adventure, but not bogged down by excessive court intrigue or over-fussy world building.Our heroine and her pals are well rounded, distinct, and brimming with appeal and personality. Matters of good and evil are given a light edge of grey to get the reader thinking. Injustice, though, when encountered, is stark, and good will ultimately prevail. In the meantime, though, there are secrets to be uncovered, adventures to be had, and threats to be surmounted.We have an interesting and comfortable medieval-ish world and a manageable landscape. There is a fine selection of secondary characters, and each is given a bit of something memorable to say, do or be. Mercifully, there are adults who are honest and dependable, so this is not one of those children's adventures in which all of the adults are unaccountably dopes.Action is mixed with humor is mixed with intrigue is mixed with suspense, so the reader's attention is always held. The storytelling is punchy enough that we don't have to wade through yards of exposition, but not so cryptic or episodic that the reader gets lost.The upshot is we have a fine and engaging fantastical adventure for an independent reader ready to step up a bit, and we have a fine and determined heroine leading the way. That's a nice find.Please note that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful, original, exciting tale! By R. S. Redding I loved this book! Read it in one night...and wow, am I tired. I loved the originality. The author didn't stick with the traditional fairies and wizards. I enjoyed reading further and further to find out just who exactly the Luck Uglies were. Good or bad? Right or wrong? Somewhere in between maybe? There was a bit of a drawn out bit when everyone was attacking everyone (I won't go into more detail, I don't want to spoil the story for you!), but that soon passed when all the explanations finally came. The ending was mildly mysterious, so I am hoping there will be more Luck Ugly stories to come. And last, but certainly not least, the art was beautiful at the beginning of each chapter. It captured almost exactly what was in my mind's eye, and when it didn't, it gave me a different perspective on how others pictured the characters and scenarios. I hope to find more of his art in other books to come. All in all, a great read for anyone 10-100 years old who enjoys fantasy books.
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