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The Mysterious Case of Doctor Octavius Plum's Incredible Ever After Machine
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by Alexander Scott (Author) (edit contributors)

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British children, Timothy and Jennifer Goodhew are going to spend their Christmas Holiday with their grandfather, Doctor Octavius Plum.

However, upon arrival at their grandfather’s manor, they discover that he is missing. In his place they find a wily old pirate named Captain Crinkley,... read more

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When British children, Jennifer and Timothy Goodhew visit their grandfather on the isle of St. Mary's over Christmas, they are surprised to find him missing. In his place they find a wily, old pirate captain, who has taken control of their grandfather's manor and its servants.

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When British children, Jennifer and Timothy Goodhew visit their grandfather on the isle of St. Mary's over Christmas, they are surprised to find him missing. In his place they find a wily, old pirate captain, who has taken control of their grandfather's manor and its servants.

The captain puts the children to work—Timothy in the tumbledown graveyard at the end of the garden, and Jennifer within the manor itself. Naturally, the children are concerned about their missing grandfather and begin to investigate his disappearance.

In the course of their investigations, they discover that the garden surrounding the manor has become wildly overgrown. Furthermore, they are told that entrance to their grandfather's laboratory is strictly forbidden.

Undaunted, the children continue their investigations, and in so doing, discover a remarkable secret and a diabolical plot that will change their lives forever.

This novel will, in turn, warm your heart and send chills down your spine. It leads the reader on an unforgettable journey through an eerie manor, an overgrown garden, a tumbledown graveyard, and to a gripping conclusion. An adventure story and a mystery, it is a page-turner through and through—one that is enjoyed by children (ages 9 and up) and adults alike.

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  • “Do you feel tired?” he asked them. “Listless? Are you haggard and grey? Do you feel run down now and then? I dare say you do sir, you’ve got bags under your eyes … Well, look no further, for I have something that will make you bristle with vigour. Something that will enliven your spirit and give your guts, gusto!”
    Lester Chuzzlepuff
  • “That’s nonsense!” she replied. “Grandfather would never invite a stranger to stay in the house on our holidays, especially when he himself is not here! Something is going on and I think you know what it is!”
    Jennifer Goodhew
  • “Belay that lamb bleatin’!” he bellowed. “’E ain’t ’ere! Un’erstand me? E’s gone away an’ ’e’s lef’ me in charge! Good ol’ Cap’n, ’e says, take care o’ it while I gone. Make that contraption work, will ye? It’s mighty important, says ‘e. Aye, says meself. As sure as ingots be ingots I will. So don’t disappoint me, sir, for you wouldn’ want t’ see the win’ward side o’ this seadog, oh no….”
    Captain William Crinkley

First Sentence edit see section history

Dear Reader, the tale that you are about to digest is not a common one.

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Prologue
Chapter 1: The Children Arrive
Chapter 2: The Dinner Guest
Chapter 3: Investigations
Chapter 4: An Interesting Discovery
Chapter 5: A Rather Macabre Celebration
Chapter 6: Skulduggery
Chapter 7: The Laboratory
Chapter 8: A Daring Adventure
Chapter 9: What Happened in the Garden
Chapter 10: Jennifer Makes a Plan
Chapter 11: The Journey
Chapter 12: The Inn at the End of the Beach
Chapter 13: A Surprise Visitor
Chapter 14: Deeper Into The Garden
Chapter 15: The Battle
Chapter 16: The Final Goodbye
Epilogue

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This is book 1 of 1 in Novels about Pirates and Christmas. (community list)
This is book 1 of 1 in Novels containing incredible machines. (community list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Alexander Scott (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: The Carnival of Wonderful Ideas LLC
Country: USA
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ISBN: 978-0-615-42846-8
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Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Ages 9 and up.

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