A rollicking steampunk adventure!

When Mr. Socrates, a member of the shadowy Permanent Association, hears of a hunchbacked infant with the ability to transform his appearance, he decides to take him in. Naming him Modo, he raises the boy in isolation, training him to become a secret agent.

Book 1: The Hunchback Assignments

When Modo turns fourteen, his education is complete. He must first survive in London on his own, then, with the help of beautiful Octavia, he uncovers a sinister plot being carried out in the very sewers beneath London.

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Book 2: The Dark Deeps

Modo's latest mission, to uncover the underwater mystery behind the sinking of several ships, seems impossible. There are rumours of a sea monster or something even more nefarious. An astounding secret in the depths of the ocean.

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Book One: The Hunchback Assignments

Book Two: The Dark Deeps

Blustery Reviews & Amazing Accolades

Just a few of the joyous epistles and astounding awards

Nominations:

Junior Library Guild Selection
Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book of the Year: honour book
Canadian Library Association Children's Book of the Year: nomination

Reviews:

"A thrilling tale of an unusual and talented young man."Publisher's Weekly

"A full-steam-ahead spy thriller, complete with derring-do, a dastardly villain, and a suitably complex plot."Quill & Quire starred review

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In France: Amazon.fr,
The audiobook: iTunes, Audible

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