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Monster Blood Tattoo, Book 1
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Humphrey Bower
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D.M. Cornish
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Rossamund has always dreamed of a career in the Navy, fighting tentacled monsters and rescuing damsels from hook-handed pirates. But fate has chosen him for a different path. He is being sent to train as a Lamplighter – to bring light to the inland roads of the Half-Continent, to shine the way for travellers through lands peopled by outcasts, monsters and worse. But for Rossamund to begin his education, he must first undertake a journey of his own – to the great city of High Vesting. Such a road is not for the faint of heart. Only monster-hunters, leers and the most desperate of brigands dare travel the inland ways unguarded. And all Rossamund carries with him is a battered almanac and a pocketful of cheap potions. It is unlikely to be enough.
©2006 D M Cornish. First published by Omnibus Books, a division of Scholastic Australia Pty Limited in. This edition published under licence from Scholastic Australia Pty Limited. (P)2006 Bolinda PublishingCritic reviews
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- Cody
- 02-11-25
Excellent story of youth overcoming difficulties
Great story for any age, and promoting good values for children. An orphan comes of age and despite adversity learns to be his own man. Highly recommended.
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One of my Favorite Books of all Time
Loved the acting/storytelling! Just as I imagined. I have read this series over and over and was so anxious for it to come to Audible. Did not disappoint!
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- WALLACE J PLUTA
- 02-27-25
Love it
I originally bought the book for my kids, read it and happy to be able to listen to it now
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