
That's where Gurl finds something rare, something she's only heard about in stories -- a cat. A beautiful, soft, cuddly cat. The reader knows that the cat came from a mysterious man called The Professor, a man who knows something about a child who is only born once every hundred years or so, a child that certain sinister people are searching for.
When Gurl discovers her own unique ability to blend into her surroundings, effectively turning invisible, she thinks it might help her stay out of trouble. But it turns out that invisibility only adds to her problems. The greedy Mrs. Terwiliger, matron of Hope House, holds Gurl's beloved cat hostage, forcing her to steal things for her. And the new boy seems to think the cat belongs to him, anyway. Add to the equation sewer rats the size of people, gangsters with zippers on their faces, monkeys with secrets, and a disembodied hand (purchased on eBay - where else?) that knows the answer to just about any question at all, and the adventure of the wall and the wing is just beginning...
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read, with eccentric characters and quirky dark humor. It is always a pleasure to discover a book so unexpected and unusual, with complex characters I care about and surprising twists and turns. Plus I particularly liked Mrs. Terwiliger's creepy monkey toys! (Shudder.)
The Wall and the Wing by Laura Ruby (Eos, 2006)
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