Alistair Grim’s Odditorium
by Gregory Funaro
Illustrator: Vivienne To
Release Date: January 5, 2015
About the Book
Grubb, age twelve (or thereabouts), has never known anything beyond his miserable existence as a chimney sweep, paid only in insults and abuse by his cruel master.
All of that changes the day he stows away in the coach belonging to a mysterious guest at the inn that he is tasked with cleaning. Grubb emerges from Alistair Grim’s trunk and into the wondrous world of the Odditorium. Fueled by a glowing blue energy that Grubb can only begin to understand, the Odditorium is home to countless enchanted objects and an eccentric crew that embraces Grubb as one of their own.
There’s no time for Grubb to settle into his new role as apprentice to the strange, secretive Mr. Grim. When the Odditorium comes under attack, Grubb is whisked off on a perilous adventure. Only he can prevent the Odditorium’s magic from falling into evil hands-and his new family from suffering a terrible fate.
Grubb knows he’s no hero. He’s just a chimney sweep. But armed with only his courage and wits, Grubb will confront the life-or-death battle he alone is destined to fight.
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About the Author
Gregory Funaro grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island, and wrote his first story, The Ghost in the Window, in the fourth grade. He considers this to be his finest work, but unfortunately it has been lost to time. Following high school Greg majored in theatre at the University of New Hampshire, and after various acting gigs, received his AM in Theatre Arts from Brown University and an MFA in Acting from the FSU/Asolo Conservatory. Greg teaches drama at East Carolina University, and is busy working on the next book in the Odditorium series.
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Giveaway Details
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During each giveaway, we ask entrants a question pertaining to the book. Here is the question they’ll be answering in the comments below for extra entries: What is Grubb’s profession before he becomes Alistair Grim’s apprentice?
chimney sweep
A chimney sweep! 😀
Chimney sweep
Grubb is a chimney sweep.
He’s a chimney sweeper.
He is a chimney sweeper.
a chimney sweep
a chimney sweeper
A chimeny sweep! Thank you ♡
Before he becomes Alistair Grim’s apprentice, Grubb is a chimney sweep.
A chimney Sweep
Grubb was a chimney sweep before he became Alistair Grim’s apprentice.
chimney sweep