Carter and the Curious Maze - (Weird Stories Gone Wrong) by Philippa Dowding (Paperback)

About the Book

When Carter enters a curious maze at the fair, he encounters many mysterious people, including Mr. Green, the creepy maze-keeper, and when he eventually escapes, he realizes he has traveled through time.

Book Synopsis

Carter spends a strange afternoon trapped in a never-ending maze at a fair. He escapes only to find himself living in the past! Carter follows the clues to find his way home, but will the maze let him go?

Review Quotes

...a great novel to introduce multi-genre writing to young readers due to its fantasy, adventure, and mystery overtones.

Carter and the Curious Maze is a short, fast-paced tale with engagingly eerie illustrations by Shawna Daigle that enhance Dowding's captivating storytelling style. Readers will be compelled by the historic tales of Toronto's past as experienced by the relatable and funny 12-year-old Carter and the cast of interesting characters he meets within the maze. A perfect book for readers who enjoy light fantasy with humour and heart.

Dowding's story is fast-paced and compelling, with just enough mystery to be spooky.

In an approachable, straightforward style, Dowding writes an engaging time travel story.

This original take on time-travel historical fantasy is a sure bet for young scary-story enthusiasts.

About the Author

Philippa Dowding is an award-winning copywriter, poet, and children's author. Her books have been nominated for the Diamond Willow, Hackmatack, Silver Birch, and Red Maple awards. Her third book, The Gargoyle at the Gates, was named a White Raven Book by the International Youth Library in Munich. Philippa lives in Toronto.