Remarkable
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- £5.49
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- £5.49
Publisher Description
"A lot of outlandish entertainment." —The New York Times
Everyone in Remarkable is remarkable. Everyone except Jane, that is. While the rest of the town is busy being talented, gifted, or just plain extraordinary, she's never been anything but ordinary. Then Jane finds herself in school with the mischievous Grimlet twins, and her life suddenly gets a whole lot more interesting. And when a strange pirate captain appears in town, setting of a series of adventures that put the whole town in danger, it's up to Jane to save the day. Along the way, she might just find that she can be pretty remarkable after all.
* "A rich, unforgettable story that's quite simply - amazing." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Filled with clever word play, wholly unique situations, outlandish characters...Foley's novel is a remarkable, middle-grade gem." —Booklist, starred review
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Foley's entertaining debut takes a long time to find its focus, but those who wade through the myriad subplots and engage with the host of characters will be rewarded. The town of Remarkable is peopled by precocious children, a psychic pizzeria owner, an "exceptionally proficient" but underutilized dentist, and even an underwater lake creature. It's also "home to the world's two tallest trees, a celebrated science fair, and the best organic jelly that anyone had ever tasted," and its residents are "among the most terribly interesting and talented people in the whole wide world." There are only two ordinary citizens, 10-year-old Jane Doe and her grandfather, John Doe; much of the tale is told from the point of view of Jane, who hopes to someday discover her extraordinary quality. Unusual events are set in motion by the arrival of pirates, as well as by the terrorizing 10-year-old Grimlet twins, who play a major role in tying up the various plot threads. The satisfying ending brings Jane her heart's desire though not necessarily what readers have been led to expect. Ages 8 12.
