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Highlights
- There's always more to the story.
- 10 Years
- 8.25" x 5.5" Hardcover
- 240 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic
Description
Book Synopsis
There's always more to the story. In the latest middle grade speculative novel from Spontaneous author Aaron Starmer, Roman follows the twisted threads of bizarre family legends and magical secrets to write his own chapter in his peculiar family narrative. The Toe Beast looms large in the Barnes family lore--a tale concocted by twelve-year-old Roman's grandpa to explain his missing toe. But Roman has never actually heard the full story, and after his grandpa dies suddenly, it seems like he never will. That is, until Roman is tasked with clearing out his grandpa's house, and stumbles upon some strange things. An old mason jar full of formaldehyde, a mysterious handwritten book about a girl and a pack of dogs, a rusty metal bucket with peculiar abilities. And they all tie back to extraordinary secrets from the distant past. By unraveling even more unbelievable stories that have been hidden from him, Roman is forced to rethink how he fits into his family's history. Now it's up to him to see his own story through to the end. Because the Toe Beast was only the beginning . . .About the Author
Aaron Starmer is the author of more than a dozen novels for young readers, including Night Swimming, A Million Views, Spontaneous, The Only Ones, and the Locker 37 series. He lives in Vermont with his wife and two children.Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10 Years
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy & Magic
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Format: Hardcover
Author: Aaron Starmer
Language: English
Street Date: February 3, 2026
TCIN: 1003632670
UPC: 9780593751091
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-8965
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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