by Arthur Slade
Ages: 13+
A mysterious Mr. Socrates saves Modo from a traveling freak show as a boy. He is trained to be a first class secret agent for Permanent Association. Finally, at the age of 14 he is able to have his first assignment in London. Modo investigates the disappearences of several children. While using his shape-shifting gift, he discovers The Clockwork Guild (a secret organization). During his mission, he teams up with another young agent, Octavia Milkweed.
What a unique modern adaption of Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame. Modo is a character you really fall in love with. This book is about the dark underground of London in the Victorian era. Arthur Slade is able to keep the topic kid friendly in the setting. I enjoy the book and recommend it for readers who enjoy secret agent books like Alex Rider series.
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