"...intriguing contraptions, appealing characters, snide villains, humor, and an exciting story." — Kirkus Reviews
On a world where rhymes and fairy-tales are real, a secret society’s influence is crumbling. The Tub, led for decades by a butcher, a baker, and a candle stick maker, is no longer able to protect its allies like master inventor, Nikolas Klaus.
Rumors of a revolutionary invention has a rival secret society hunting for its plans. When an agent arrives on the doorstep of the long-thought dead Klaus, his granddaughter Tee, and her best friends, Elly and Richy, get caught in the fray. Will Klaus’ secrets cost them all dearly?
“Dreece has crafted a tale with elements to delight the child in all of us, and intrigue the most creative adult mind.” — J.K. Norry, Author of Fall of the Walker King
“Adventure, hijinks and bravery in the very best traditions of the Famous Five and the books of Roald Dahl.” — Dylan Hearn, Author of Second Chance
On a world where rhymes and fairy-tales are real, a secret society’s influence is crumbling. The Tub, led for decades by a butcher, a baker, and a candle stick maker, is no longer able to protect its allies like master inventor, Nikolas Klaus.
Rumors of a revolutionary invention has a rival secret society hunting for its plans. When an agent arrives on the doorstep of the long-thought dead Klaus, his granddaughter Tee, and her best friends, Elly and Richy, get caught in the fray. Will Klaus’ secrets cost them all dearly?
“Dreece has crafted a tale with elements to delight the child in all of us, and intrigue the most creative adult mind.” — J.K. Norry, Author of Fall of the Walker King
“Adventure, hijinks and bravery in the very best traditions of the Famous Five and the books of Roald Dahl.” — Dylan Hearn, Author of Second Chance