Count Karlstein
By Philip Pullman
Illustrators
Illustrated by Diana Bryan
Publisher
Knopf
Imprint
Knopf
ISBN
By Philip Pullman
0679892559
Count Karlstein
5
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SKU
9780679892557J
Hildi unmasks a horrible secret at the Alpine castle where she is a maid: Count Karlstein plans to sacrifice his two young nieces to the Demon Huntsman on All Souls Eve. Terrified, but determined to save the girls, Hildi finds help from a charming charlatan, an adventurous schoolteacher, and a hapless coachman, among others. Can these rascals and bumblers outwit the evil count?
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Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)
Upper Middle School Fiction
Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for deeper, more complex stories that mirror a shift toward independence and broader viewpoints. Selections include character-driven narratives that explore identity, relationships, and change with greater emotional and thematic nuance, offering space for reflection as readers begin to see themselves in a wider world beyond their immediate experience. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
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