Clockwork by Philip Pullman is a dark and creepy fairy tale set in a German town, where an apprentice clockmaker named Karl fails to create a figure for the town's clock, leading to a series of mysterious and eerie events. The story weaves together multiple narratives, including that of a clockwork prince, a sinister doctor, and a storyteller with a Faustian pact. Pullman's writing style is described as exceptional, with dreamlike illustrations enhancing the haunting atmosphere of the tale.
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The book includes dark themes and potentially frightening imagery, making it suitable for older children.
From The Publisher:
The apprentice's friends think hearing the latest story by Fritz, the writer, will cheer poor Karl up. At least it will distract Karl from the fact that he hasn't produced a new moving figure for the great timepiece at the center of town, as he was supposed to. But to Fritz's horror the story he tells Karl begins to come true, and one of the main characters - the evil Dr. Kalmenius - shows up with a terrifying piece of clockwork. It's a knight called Sir Ironsoul. And when Karl decides to accept Dr. Kalmenius's offer and try to pass Sir Ironsoul off as his own work, the results are...well, deadly.
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About the Author:
Leonid Gore was born in Minsk, in the former Soviet Union. Since he immigrated to the United States, he has illustrated and written many highly acclaimed children's books, and has shown his paintings at the prestigious Society of Illustrators show in New York. Leonid lives in New Jersey with his wife and daughter.
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