In Victorian England, Grubb, an orphan about twelve years old, escapes his life of drudgery as a chimney sweep's apprentice and finds himself in a very strange house filled with magical objects and creatures, but soon he learns that there are dark forces seeking his new master.
Young Clod, living in his family's mansion amongst a mass of shifting forgotten items, becomes aware of the items whispering to him and senses a growing storm ahead, needing the help of an orphan servant to unravel the mystery.
A comprehensive guide to electrical wiring that covers switches, lighting, multimedia, fans, appliances, outdoor wiring, panels, and more; and includes information on tools, materials, and techniques.
Looks at the features of various types of homes, including houses, townhouses, apartments, and mobile homes, and describes the different rooms in a home and how they are used.
An alphabet book which features words about different kinds of houses and homes, rooms, and people associated with them, such as the janitor who keeps an apartment building clean and safe.
"When something crucial goes missing, eleven-year-old Olive and her friends must decide how to get it back--put their faith in a strange and dangerous magic, their odd new neighbors, or someone more uncertain and terrifying than both"--Provided by publisher.
