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Gr 7 Up—R.F. Jackaby and his trusty assistant, Abigail Rook, investigate fascinatng and mysterous forms of paranormal phenomena in the latest series offering. In this sequel to Jackaby (Algonquin, 2014), Ritter seamlessly presents enough backstory for newcomers to thoroughly enjoy this hybrid of historical fiction and fantasy. Jackaby and Rook are called to probe into a series of strange murders—could it ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Spring 1892 in New England's bustling (fictional) town of New Fiddleham finds British transplant Abigail Rook still acting as assistant to paranormal detective R. F. Jackaby (Jackaby, rev. 11/14). It's a job that requires "a somewhat flexible relationship with reality." Case in point: a client's cat has turned into a mackerel, and she's now mama to a litter of kitten-fish hyb...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Spring 1892 in New England finds British transplant Abigail Rook (<i>Jackaby</i>) still acting as assistant to paranormal detective R....Log In or Sign Up to Read More