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Elizabeth
Sep 22, 2009 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Ren is an orphan and accomplished thief who has spent most of his life living at Saint Anthony’s Orphanage for boys waiting for someone to adopt him as he longs to be part of a family. He is passed over time and again because of his missing left hand until one day Benjamin Nab appears claiming to be his brother. The two set out, along with Benjamin’s friend Tom, to North Umbrage to rob graves and sell the bodies to the local hospital. Along the way Ren meets a host of characters and learns more ...more
Ellen
Feb 20, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Excellent story set in New England in the 1800s. Orphan is rescued by his brother from the orphanage and together they become resurrection men. Along the way, they meet amazing characters, including a giant, a dwarf, a caring landlady and evil hat men. Would be a great read for teens and would make a great movie.
Elise
Mar 17, 2010 rated it really liked it
I was pulled in to the tale of the questionable "rescue" of orphan Ren. I felt I was reading a classic and enjoyed the characters and how the whole story unfolded. ...more
Robin
This ARC was in the car driving back from the Bronx to RI when my youngest son got sick so instead of trying to read it in less than ideal condition, I've decided to let it get recycled and I'll read it once it's out in hardcover. ...more
Liz
Sep 16, 2008 rated it it was amazing
Ann
May 17, 2010 rated it really liked it
Em
Jul 14, 2018 marked it as to-read
Elizabeth Richards
Dec 30, 2016 rated it really liked it
Julie
Jun 17, 2009 marked it as to-read