商品簡介
When twelve-year-old Gertie Milk washes up on the mysterious island of Skuldark with no memory of how she got there, she soon discovers she’s been chosen as the next Keeper of Lost Things.
Gertie is tasked with the mission of returning lost objects to famous historical figures right when they need them most. Her journey through time brings her face to face with Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, Mercedes Gleitze, the first woman to swim the English Channel, and Old Hollywood legend Fred Astaire.
Soon, Gertie must face the Losers, the enemy threatening everything the Keepers stand for. It’s up to Gertie to stop them and set history back in place!
Fans of Circus Mirandus and Serafina and the Black Cloak will be enchanted by award-winning author Simon Van Booy’s whimsical world.
作者簡介
Simon Van Booy is the best-selling author of seven books of fiction, and three anthologies of philosophy. He has written for the New York Times, the Financial Times, NPR, and the BBC. He enjoys building robots, model airplanes, and off-road vehicles—which he likes to crash. He has an impressive umbrella collection, a Bowler hat, and carries a green thermos of tea everywhere. His books have been translated into many languages. In 2013, he founded Writers for Children, a project which helps young people build confidence in their literary abilities through annual awards.Raised in rural Wales and England, Simon currently lives between Brooklyn and Miami with his wife, daughter, Robot Rabbit Boy, and a fully-grown sheep.
