While searching for the cause behind the sinking of several ships, Modo and Octavia sail to the exact coordinates of the attacks. Is it a sea monster? Or something else? They aren’t alone in their pursuit: the beautiful and mysterious French agent Colette has been researching this phenomenon for some time.

Upon reaching the site, Modo and Octavia’s ship is rammed, and Modo is plunged into the icy sea… and disappears from sight. As he faces certain death, Modo is saved by a most unlikely underwater rescuer and discovers the mechanical truth behind the attacks. But the Clockwork Guild closes in. How will he get back to the surface?

Visit The Hunchback Assignments web site for up-to-date news, games and information about the series.

ISBN: 9781554683567
Imprint: HarperTrophy
On Sale: May 11, 2010
List price: $18.99
No of pages: 320
Trim Size: 6.110 in (w) x 11.110 in (h) x 1.110 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / General

Arthur Slade

Biography

ARTHUR SLADE was raised on a ranch in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan. He is the author of seventeen novels for young readers including The Hunchback Assignments, which won the prestigious TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, and its three sequels, and Dust, winner of the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature. He is also the author of the acclaimed graphic novel Modo: Ember’s End. He lives in the mythical city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Web: arthurslade.com

Twitter: @arthurslade

While searching for the cause behind the sinking of several ships, Modo and Octavia sail to the exact coordinates of the attacks. Is it a sea monster? Or something else? They aren’t alone in their pursuit: the beautiful and mysterious French agent Colette has been researching this phenomenon for some time.

Upon reaching the site, Modo and Octavia’s ship is rammed, and Modo is plunged into the icy sea… and disappears from sight. As he faces certain death, Modo is saved by a most unlikely underwater rescuer and discovers the mechanical truth behind the attacks. But the Clockwork Guild closes in. How will he get back to the surface?

Visit The Hunchback Assignments web site for up-to-date news, games and information about the series.

ISBN: 9781554683567
Imprint: HarperTrophy
On Sale: May 11, 2010
List price: $18.99
No of pages: 320
Trim Size: 6.110 in (w) x 11.110 in (h) x 1.110 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / General

Arthur Slade

Biography

ARTHUR SLADE was raised on a ranch in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan. He is the author of seventeen novels for young readers including The Hunchback Assignments, which won the prestigious TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, and its three sequels, and Dust, winner of the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature. He is also the author of the acclaimed graphic novel Modo: Ember’s End. He lives in the mythical city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Web: arthurslade.com

Twitter: @arthurslade