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Original Title:	The Black Book of Secrets
ISBN:	1405089792 (ISBN13: 9781405089791)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	Tales From The Sinister City #1

The Black Book of Secrets (Tales From The Sinister City #1)

F.E. Higgins

Hardcover | Pages: 297 pages

Rating: 3.88 | 4572 Users | 473 Reviews

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Title	:	The Black Book of Secrets (Tales From The Sinister City #1)
Author	:	F.E. Higgins
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 297 pages
Published	:	January 5th 2007 by MacMillan Children's Books
Categories	:	Fantasy. Young Adult. Mystery. Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Horror

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When Ludlow Fitch's parents cruelly betray him, he steals away on the back of a carriage and leaves behind the stinking City. He arrives in the dead of night at a remote village, where he crosses paths with the tall and limping figure of Joe Zabbidou - a pawnbroker with a difference. For Joe trades secrets, not goods, for cash. Employed as Joe's assistant, Ludlow records the villagers' fiendish confessions in an ancient leather-bound volume: The Black Book of Secrets. There's the gravedigger who has been resurrecting bodies; the butcher who made a mouse-meat pie for his bullying father, with fatal consequences; the wizened bookseller who went to murderous lengths to get her hands on a priceless tome. Ludlow longs to trust his mysterious master, but he senses Joe has much to hide. But then Ludlow Fitch has his own, very dark, secrets . . .

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Ratings: 3.88 From 4572 Users | 473 Reviews

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A secret pawnbroker.... This is a magical story about a young boy, Ludlow Fitch who leaves his rotten parents and meets up with Joe Zabbidou, a secret pawnbroker. Joe is opening his pawnshop in a poor town that is controlled by an evil man who delights in kicking people out of their homes. Joe can't solve their problems, or the problems of Ludlow, but he encourages people to be patient and good things will come... The story is charming but has a few important twists that young people might miss.

The Black Book of Secrets by F.E. Higgins is a young readers book that crosses somewhere in between fantasy, historical fiction and religion.Ludlow Fitch is a pick-pocket, living day by day on the streets, who helps support his crooked parents by selling off his loot to a pawn broker. But, one day when it's his parents that try to sell him off for money, he's forced to escape and run away. That's when Ludlow meets the curious character of Joe Zabbidou. Part pawn broker, part mystic and part

Honestly, the only reason I picked The Black Book of Secrets up in the first place was because I read the summary of another one of F. E. Higgins' books, The Bone Magician, and thought that it sounded like a great little read. However - although not part of a series - The Bone Magician apparently has a plot that occurs at the same time as the plot of The Black Book of Secrets, so I thought it might be better to read this one first. I have to admit, I don't foresee myself making a special trip

What a surprise! I couldn't put this book down. The characters and their secrets were compelling and the whole idea of a secret pawnbroker was fresh. I think my students would love this because of the horrible behaviour of some of the characters, but these (grave robbing, tooth stealing, usury) are based in fact and explained at the end of the book in historical notes. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series.

In a small village heavily influenced by Victorian 19th century England, everyone has a secret. And some are too heavy to carry them alone.A wonderfully dark middle-grade story. I can totally imagine this as a stop motion Tim Burton movie. In fact, I was constantly reminded of "Corpse Bride". All the characters were very unique and interesting, the story is character-driven and slow-paced but never boring.

The Black Book of Secrets is well-written, and easy to follow. I particularly enjoyed the author's tone and style. Higgins keeps the reader engaged by divulging secrets and plot points after laying lots of hints and foreshadowing down, which creates suspense and excitement.

Symbolism. I couldn't help feel that this is a story about Jesus. We tell him our troubles or "secrets," we feel better about ourselves, we like/love Him, and then we start blaming Him for everything, turn our back on Him. Joe tells Ludlow to be patient, it will work out. Things do work out, the bad guy gets his comeuppence and Joe moves on to another village to help other people. That's what I felt when I read this book. The other reviews I read didn't mention this aspect. What do you think?