Thieves of Weirdwood, Christian McKay Heidicker
Thieves of Weirdwood, Christian McKay Heidicker
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Thieves of Weirdwood
A William Shivering Tale

Author: Christian McKay Heidicker, William Shivering

Narrator: Beau Stephenson

Unabridged: 8 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/07/2020


Synopsis

For fans of Brandon Mull and Rick Riordan comes William Shivering and Newbery Honor-winning author of Scary Stories for Young Foxes Christian McKay Heidicker's Thieves of Weirdwood, a brand-new illustrated fantasy series about two kid thieves who are plunged into a battle between the Real and Imaginary worlds!

Action, laughs, and monsters beyond imagining abound!

"Startling, original and epic." —Eoin Colfer, creator of Artemis Fowl

Twelve-year-old thieves Arthur and Wally are determined to steal their way up the ranks of the notorious Black Feathers gang. With loan sharks chasing after Arthur’s father and Wally’s brother’s hospital bill due, they’re in need of serious cash. Fast.

When Arthur spots some wealthy strangers exiting a seemingly deserted mansion, he smells an opportunity for a big score. Little do the boys realize, they’ve stumbled upon Weirdwood Manor, the headquarters of a magical order who protect the Balance between the Real and Imaginary worlds. When Kingsport is besieged by nightmarish creatures, it’s up to a pair of thieves to save their city. Filled with giant tentacle monsters and heroes literally ripped from the pages of adventure stories, this imagination-bending series is perfect for fans of Keeper of the Lost Cities, Aru Shah, and Nevermoor.

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company

"An imaginative, page-turning adventure filled with chilling creatures and lovable characters that kept me guessing through every twist and turn." —Shannon Messenger, New York Times bestselling author of Keeper of the Lost Cities

About Christian McKay Heidicker

Christian McKay Heidicker reads and writes and drinks tea. He is the author of the Newbery Honor-recipient Scary Stories for Young Foxes, as well as Scary Stories for Young Foxes: The City, Cure for the Common Universe and Attack of the 50 Foot Wallflower. With William Shivering, he wrote the Thieves of Weirdwood trilogy. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

About William Shivering

Professor William Shivering lives in a house by the sea with three cats and a one-eyed raven named Glinda. When he's not writing true stories about fake worlds, he enjoys walking the cliffs and conversing with the moon. He's the president and founder of CASPR (Coalition for the Appreciation of Shades, Phantasms, and Revenants), a non-profit that provides assistance to disembodied peoples. Professor Shivering has an assistant named Christian McKay Heidicker, though he rarely if ever takes Christian's writing suggestions. Mr. Shivering is rarely cold.

About Anna Earley

Anna Earley is a Midwestern girl living life with a flair for the fantastic along with a coiled, corn snake companion named Moxy. Ever since childhood she has loved creating whimsical creatures and vibrant worlds and characters. That passion led her down the path to become an illustrator. She believes that art has a unique ability to communicate and tell stories that excite the imagination and speak to the soul. When she isn’t drawing, Anna can be found writing, studying history and mythology, roaming the woods, or listening to an ever-growing collection of music.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica

I didn't really know what to expect from this, I bought it because I know Christian and I've loved his other books, and . . .wow. *Stefon voice* "This book has everything: ghosts, krakens, mysterious mansions, creepy old ladies in wedding dresses with pet snakes, plagues, and scary living dolls. . .......more

Goodreads review by Josiah

Variety is one thing you definitely get from Christian McKay Heidicker. Fantasy, science fiction, stories with a hint of historical context, YA, middle-grade...he writes all kinds of books, and Thieves of Weirdwood began his first designed trilogy. Arthur Benton and Wally Cooper, both twelve years o......more

Wowza, definitely NOT what I thought would come of this story. I mean, its supposed to be a juvenile marked read right? I can see where it is, but it's also a bit dark for the age range if I say myself. But color me impressed. When I had the option to pic up this arch and read it with my son I was a......more

Goodreads review by Emi

Captivating from beginning to end! It felt as if I was a part of the adventure crew, trying to solve the mysteries with these amazing characters. Absolutely CANNOT WAIT for the next book!!!......more

Goodreads review by Luke

Definitely not your average middle-grade fantasy novel! The world is wildly imaginative, weird, and creepy. Unlike many MG fantasies out there, the story is quite unpredictable, and there was a refreshing presence of characters having to deal with ACTUAL consequences along the way. The characters ar......more