Relates the story of What-the-Dickens, a newly hatched orphan creature with a penchant for teeth and trouble, as he attempts to join the ranks of a dutiful tribe of skibbereen (a.k.a. toothfairies), who trade coins for teeth, until he makes a startling discovery. Reprint.
An earth-shattering storm, a storied orphan with an interest in teeth, and a long yarn pull the young Ormsbys together as they wait out the weather. Famed author Gregory Maguire has created a fantastical tale for middle graders to enjoy. Maguire is the author of the bestselling WICKED.
- Genre: Romance, Fiction + Literature Genres, Juvenile Fiction
- Subgenre: Humorous Stories, Family / General, General, Science Fiction + Fantasy, Science Fiction + Fantasy + Magic
- Age: 9-12 years
- Publisher: Candlewick Pr
- Pages: 322
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Format: paperback
- Release Date: March 24, 2009
- Date Published: March 24, 2009
- Author: Gregory Maguire