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The peculiar is quite possibly the best middle grade novel ive ever read, and it will be adored by readers of any age. Lead characters bartholomew, a young changeling, and arthur jelliby, a foppish. The weird imagery and violence may be too intense for some young readers. One of the interesting things about the peculiar by stefan bachmann, is the way history and fantasy are blended together in a steampunkesque fashion.

Bestselling author rick riordan said of the peculiar, stefan bachmann breathes fresh life into. Nov 10, 2015 the international bestseller and debut novel by teenage author and classical musician stefan bachmann is part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part clockwork adventure. If youd like to find out more about his writing, click on the books page. About the author stefan bachmann is the author of the internationally bestselling novel the peculiar and its acclaimed sequel, the whatnot. However, when i first read about stefan bachmanns the peculiar i was. Sep 12, 2012 this trailer features an original musical score composed by stefan bachmann, the debut author of the peculiarone of the most highly anticipated novels of the year.

Jul 02, 20 by taking us into his characters lives and giving us the opportunity to see life from their perspectives, bachmann shows the reader that everyone is slightly peculiar and that discrimination against those that are different could turn against anyone. Mason pages greenwillow books stefan bachmanns steampunk murder mystery, the peculiar, is an inventive story about a. In the peculiar, which is the first in a seriestrilogy im not sure how many books there are planned, stefan bachmann has created an alternative england where humans coexist alongside the fey, and it was this alternative england, and the characters that the author has created within it, that had me so entranced as i read the book. Welcome to the website of stefan bachmann, author of books for children and young adults. Bestselling author rick riordan said of the peculiar, stefan bachmann breathes. The peculiar by stefan bachmann paperback harpercollins.

Buy a cheap copy of the peculiar book by stefan bachmann. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Stefan bachmanns website is well rounded in terms of content. The story alone is fascinating but this narrator nailed the characters and made it sooo much more worth. Its a grim story, but bachmann leavens the dark goingson with whimsy, assigning characters such memorable names as mr. Dec 07, 2018 the international bestseller and debut novel by teenage author and classical musician stefan bachmann is part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part clock. The peculiar ebook by stefan bachmann rakuten kobo. For art, answers to frequently asked questions, and tidbits about the 19th century faeryinfested england of his middle grade novels, take a look at the. Lickerish had used halffaery bartholomews little sister, hettie, as a door to open the way between england and the old country. The peculiar is his debut novel, and he has composed music to accompany it. Lickerish and lord lillicrap and, like so many beloved stories for. This is a book both dark, forbidding, magical, and weird, but one rich with characters you will not soon forget.

It gives insight to his book, the peculiar, and contains a brief biography about himself. The peculiar by stefan bachmann bewitched bookworms. Stefan bachmann is a classical musician currently studying at the zurich conservatory. In a story reminiscent of anne frank, hidden away by their mother who fears for their lives should anyone find out that theyre changlings. The whatnot ebook 9780062195234 by stefan bachmann. He is the author of several books, including the peculiar, his debut, which was released to international acclaim when he was nineteen years old. So when harper offered it on edelweiss, i pounced on it. He began writing the peculiar in 2010 when he was sixteen years old.

Eighteen yearold stefan bachmann said that when he was sixteen and began writing the peculiar he simply wanted to create a story that he would have loved when he was a kid. Jelliby are relatable characters, assigned troubles. The international bestseller and debut novel by teenage author and classical musician stefan bachmann is part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part clockwork. At the end of the peculiar 2012, bachmanns debut, the evil faery mr. Stefan bachmann was born in colorado but now lives in switzerland, where he studies modern music at the zurich university of arts. He was born in colorado, spent most of his childhood in switzerland, and is now studying modern music at the zurich university of the arts. For art, answers to frequently asked questions, and tidbits about the 19th century faeryinfested england of his middle grade novels, take a look at the extras page. Oct 20, 2012 the international bestseller and debut novel by teenage author and classical musician stefan bachmann is part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part clockwork adventure. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The international bestseller and debut novel by teenage author and classical musician stefan bachmann is part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part clockwork adventure.

Bestselling author rick riordan said of the peculiar, stefan bachmann breathes fresh life into ancient magic. Few books bear out this principle more than stefan bachmanns debut novel the peculiar. Jan 17, 20 in the peculiar, which is the first in a seriestrilogy im not sure how many books there are planned, stefan bachmann has created an alternative england where humans coexist alongside the fey, and it was this alternative england, and the characters that the author has created within it, that had me so entranced as i read the book. In the faery slums of bath, bartholomew kettle and his sister hettie live by these words. Listen to the original musical score by stefan bachmann at guided reading level x. By taking us into his characters lives and giving us the opportunity to see life from their perspectives, bachmann shows the reader that everyone is slightly peculiar and that discrimination against those that are different could turn against anyone. He began writing the peculiar in 2010, when he was sixteen years old. Oneeyed orphan pikey his other was stolen one night, a clouded, useless. One does indeed find oneself marveling at how beautifully an unexpected metaphor slips into place, injecting further vitality into the story. Suggested teaching resources for stefan bachmanns the peculiar. Part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part steampunk adventure, the peculiar is stefan bachmann s riveting, inventive, and unforgettable debut novel. Take charles dickens, neil gaiman, and james barrie and you have stefan bachmanns the peculiar.

Just finished the peculiar this morning on the train. The peculiar the international bestseller and debut novel by teenage author and classical musician stefan bachmann is part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part clockwork adventure. Bartholomew and hettie are changelingspeculiarsand neither faeries nor. The plot is actionpacked, the dialogue witty, and the characters almost all of whom are either indian or partindian are compelling, diverse, and complex. He started writing photo by teresa grieder the peculiar when he was sixteen years old. The peculiar by stefan bachmann book trailer youtube. But first, ill let my sixth grader tell you about this fantasy middle grade. Full of magic, dazzling inventions, and intriguing characters such as mr.

Steampunk meets the fair folk in this gaslamp fantasy by stefan bachmannone of the indie next lists top ten books for fall 2012. But first, ill let my sixth grader tell you about this fantasy. Fans of neil gaimans the graveyard book harpercollins, 2008 and young steampunk enthusiasts will. The peculiar by stefan bachmann is a fantastical tale. Stefan bachmann is the author of the internationally bestselling novel the peculiar and its acclaimed sequel, the whatnot. Barty kettle and his sister hettie live sad, shut in lives in this rebooted, victorian version of bath. A story that will pull you into a dark and alternative victorian london. Nov 08, 2012 one of the interesting things about the peculiar by stefan bachmann, is the way history and fantasy are blended together in a steampunkesque fashion. Hes lived in tokyo, prague, and berlin, and now divides his time between zurich and a small town on the dutch border. The americas are britishcontrolled, as the revolutionary war ended in a british victory due to troll and giant interference. The most interesting section of the website is located in the extras section. Part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part steampunk adventure, the peculiar is stefan bachmanns riveting, inventive, and unforgettable debut novel. Apr 25, 20 only 19 years of age, stefan bachmann is a prodigy.

The peculiar hawaii state public library system overdrive. As well as writing novels and writing music, he plays the organ, piano, violin, recorder, and harmonica. Stefan bachmann was born in colorado and spent of most of his childhood in switzerland, where he graduated from the zurich university of arts with degrees in musical composition and theory. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures, characters and. Mar 12, 2020 the international bestseller and debut novel by teenage author and classical musician stefan bachmann is part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part clockwork adventure. Like one of the faeries in this book, he manages to flit into his story short, subtle moments that touch. Stefan bachmanns the peculiar, striking writing that. Dont get yourself noticed and you wont get yourself hanged. Only 19 years of age, stefan bachmann is a prodigy.

This trailer features an original musical score composed by stefan bachmann, the debut author of the peculiarone of the most highly anticipated novels of the year. In an alternate victorian england where there are vertical cities, faery slums, gnomedriven taxis, and mechanical birds, changelings bartholomew and his sister hettie are labeled peculiars by the church. Aug 01, 20 stefan bachmanns website is well rounded in terms of content. He was born in colorado and now lives with his family in zurich, switzerland, where he attends the zurich conservatory. Its a story populated with unusual characters and mechanical. Parents need to know that the peculiar, by firsttime author stefan bachmann a teen conjures up a scary, compelling alternate world in which kids with the wrong genes known as changelings are frequently murdered, and adults use magic, treachery, and physical violence to get their way.