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The Door by the Staircase Spiral-Bound | 2017-01-03
Katherine Marsh Kelly Murphy (Illustrated by) Kelly Murphy (Cover design or artwork by)
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Twelve-year-old Mary Hayes can't stand her orphanage for another night. But when an attempted escape through the stove pipe doesn't go quite as well as she'd hoped, Mary fears she'll be stuck in the Buffalo Asylum for Young Ladies forever.
The very next day, a mysterious woman named Madame Z appears at the orphanage requesting to adopt Mary, and the matron's all too happy to get the girl off her hands. Soon, Mary is fed a hearty meal, dressed in a clean, new nightgown and shown to a soft bed with blankets piled high. She can hardly believe she isn't dreaming!
But when Mary begins to explore the strange nearby town with the help of her new friend, Jacob, she learns a terrifying secret about Madame Z's true identity. If Mary's not careful, her new home might just turn into a nightmare.
Award-winning author Katherine Marsh draws from Russian fairytales in this darkly funny middle-grade fantasy novel, now available in paperback.
Praise for The Door by the Staircase
* "Well-drawn characters, an original setting, and a satisfying resolution are the ingredients that make this carefully crafted middle-grade adventure a highly rewarding read."
-Kirkus Reviews, starred review
The very next day, a mysterious woman named Madame Z appears at the orphanage requesting to adopt Mary, and the matron's all too happy to get the girl off her hands. Soon, Mary is fed a hearty meal, dressed in a clean, new nightgown and shown to a soft bed with blankets piled high. She can hardly believe she isn't dreaming!
But when Mary begins to explore the strange nearby town with the help of her new friend, Jacob, she learns a terrifying secret about Madame Z's true identity. If Mary's not careful, her new home might just turn into a nightmare.
Award-winning author Katherine Marsh draws from Russian fairytales in this darkly funny middle-grade fantasy novel, now available in paperback.
Praise for The Door by the Staircase
* "Well-drawn characters, an original setting, and a satisfying resolution are the ingredients that make this carefully crafted middle-grade adventure a highly rewarding read."
-Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Marsh has crafted a sparkling tale full of adventure, magic, and folklore."
-School Library Journal, starred review
"[An] engaging, almost cinematic story . . ."
-The Wall Street JournalPraise for Jepp, Who Defied the Stars
New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2012
The Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of 2012
"Narrating a young adult novel from a dwarf's perspective is nothing short of inspired. ? Marsh transcends genre to create an engaging narrative complex enough to keep not-so-young adults turning its pages."
-The New York Times Book Review
-The New York Times Book Review
* "This shining gem is a must-have."
-School Library Journal, starred review
-School Library Journal, starred review
* "?an epic search for love, family, respect, and a destiny of one's own making."
-Publishers Weekly, starred review
-Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Incorporating elements of adventure, romance, tragedy, intrigue, and science, the novel conjures a place and time not commonly explored in young adult fiction ?"
-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
Praise for The Twilight Prisoner
* "Readers should be drawn in by the complex relationships between Marsh's protagonists and Jack's continuing existential struggles, caught between the worlds of the living and the dead."
-Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Readers should be drawn in by the complex relationships between Marsh's protagonists and Jack's continuing existential struggles, caught between the worlds of the living and the dead."
-Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for The Night Tourist
Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, 2008
* "This intelligent and self-assured debut will compel readers from its outset, and leave them satisfied as it explores universal themes of love, loss, and closure."
-Publishers Weekly, starred review
Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, 2008
* "This intelligent and self-assured debut will compel readers from its outset, and leave them satisfied as it explores universal themes of love, loss, and closure."
-Publishers Weekly, starred review
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Original Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288 pages
ISBN-10: 142313785X
Item Weight: 0.4 lbs
Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.8 x 7.8 inches
* "Well-drawn characters, an original setting, and a satisfying resolution are the ingredients that make this carefully crafted middle-grade adventure a highly rewarding read."
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
--School Library Journal, starred review
--The Wall Street Journal
Praise for Jepp, Who Defied the Stars
* "This shining gem is a must-have."
--School Library Journal, starred review
* "…an epic search for love, family, respect, and a destiny of one's own making."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "…this outstanding work of historical fiction provides readers with more than just an imagined biography. Incorporating elements of adventure, romance, tragedy, intrigue, and science, the novel conjures a place and time not commonly explored in young adult fiction …"
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
"Narrating a young adult novel from a dwarf's perspective is nothing short of inspired. … Marsh transcends genre to create an engaging narrative complex enough to keep not-so-young adults turning its pages."
--The New York Times Book Review
New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2012
The Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of 2012
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"Edgar Award-winning author Marsh has written a fast-paced adventure, abundant with period details …[T]he honest and humorously self-deprecating voice of Jepp moves readers to rejoice with him as he seeks and manipulates his destiny."
--Kirkus Reviews
"It is no easy trick to conjure characters who seem truly situated in the past rather than merely transplanted from the present…When it works, as it does in Katherine Marsh's 'Jepp, Who Defied the Stars,' the result is gold."
--The Wall Street Journal
"Rich, absorbing storytelling--a terrific read in every way."
--Nancy Werlin, National Book Award Finalist and author of Impossible
Praise for The Night Tourist
* "This intelligent and self-assured debut will compel readers from its outset, and leave them satisfied as it explores universal themes of love, loss, and closure."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A compelling story...Teenagers knowledgeable about mythology will especially enjoy this intricate read."
--Kirkus Reviews
Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, 2008
--
Praise for The Twilight Prisoner
"An outstanding story with wide appeal."
--Kirkus Reviews
* "Readers should be drawn in by the complex relationships between Marsh's protagonists and Jack's continuing existential struggles, caught between the worlds of the living and the dead."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Marsh has crafted a sparkling tale full of adventure, magic, and folklore."
--School Library Journal, starred review
"[An] engaging, almost cinematic story . . ."
--The Wall Street Journal
Praise for Jepp, Who Defied the Stars
* "This shining gem is a must-have."
--School Library Journal, starred review
* "…an epic search for love, family, respect, and a destiny of one's own making."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "…this outstanding work of historical fiction provides readers with more than just an imagined biography. Incorporating elements of adventure, romance, tragedy, intrigue, and science, the novel conjures a place and time not commonly explored in young adult fiction …"
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
"Narrating a young adult novel from a dwarf's perspective is nothing short of inspired. … Marsh transcends genre to create an engaging narrative complex enough to keep not-so-young adults turning its pages."
--The New York Times Book Review
New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2012
The Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of 2012
--
"Edgar Award-winning author Marsh has written a fast-paced adventure, abundant with period details …[T]he honest and humorously self-deprecating voice of Jepp moves readers to rejoice with him as he seeks and manipulates his destiny."
--Kirkus Reviews
"It is no easy trick to conjure characters who seem truly situated in the past rather than merely transplanted from the present…When it works, as it does in Katherine Marsh's 'Jepp, Who Defied the Stars,' the result is gold."
--The Wall Street Journal
"Rich, absorbing storytelling--a terrific read in every way."
--Nancy Werlin, National Book Award Finalist and author of Impossible
Praise for The Night Tourist
* "This intelligent and self-assured debut will compel readers from its outset, and leave them satisfied as it explores universal themes of love, loss, and closure."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A compelling story...Teenagers knowledgeable about mythology will especially enjoy this intricate read."
--Kirkus Reviews
Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, 2008
Publishers Weekly Flying Start, 2007
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Praise for The Twilight Prisoner
"An outstanding story with wide appeal."
--Kirkus Reviews
* "Readers should be drawn in by the complex relationships between Marsh's protagonists and Jack's continuing existential struggles, caught between the worlds of the living and the dead."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
Katherine Marsh is the Edgar Award?winning author of The Night Tourist, The Twilight Prisoner, and Jepp, Who Defied the Stars. She grew up in New York with her Russian grandmother who lovingly prepared many of the dishes in this book. Katherine currently lives in Brussels, Belgium with her husband and two children. Visit her online at www.katherinemarsh.com.
Kelly Murphy is an award-winning illustrator working predominantly with traditional and mixed media. Since receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design, she has illustrated a number of books for children, including Secrets at Sea by Richard Peck and the New York Times bestseller Masterpiece by Elise Broach. Visit Kelly online at www.kelmurphy.com.
Kelly Murphy is an award-winning illustrator working predominantly with traditional and mixed media. Since receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design, she has illustrated a number of books for children, including Secrets at Sea by Richard Peck and the New York Times bestseller Masterpiece by Elise Broach. Visit Kelly online at www.kelmurphy.com.