The Oddmire, Book 3: Deepest, Darkest

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The third adventure in the beloved fantasy series full of folklore and mayhem, from the creator of Jackaby.

Brothers Cole and Tinn one human, one a goblin changeling are determined to solve a mystery almost as old as they are: What happened to their long-missing father

Joseph Burton vanished without atrace, leaving the babies mother toraise them one human, one a goblinchangeling alone. Some say Josephabandoned his family, others that hemet foul play looking for a way to get ridof the changeling imposter.Cole is determined to learn his fatherstrue fate, so he and Tinn set out on adangerous quest to the deepest, mostdeadly limits of the Oddmire with thehelp of Evie, expert on the creatures of theWild Wood, and Fable, the indomitablehalf human, half fairy.

Meanwhile a shudder runs through theforest. Increasingly powerful earthquakesshake the land, sinkholes form, and thespriggans, trolls, and other creaturesalong their path speak of an ancient evilon the rise...

Reviews

'In a lovely, successful inversion of expectation, the boys and their friends bring protective adult family along on their dangerous adventure . . .Cinematic adventure and hope amid darkness, flavoured with silliness: a winner.' Kirkus Reviews, starred review

'Ritters fantasy offers plenty of playful interest as a world of its own. Black-and-white spot illustrations enhance the immersive qualities of setting and action.' Horn Book Magazine
In a lovely, successful inversion of expectation, the boys and their friends bring protective adult family along on their dangerous adventure . . . Cinematic adventure and hope amid darkness, flavored with silliness: a winner.
Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Populated by a variety of folkloric beings such as spriggans, elves, nymphs, goblins, kobbolds, and fairies, along with a few humans, Ritters fantasy offers plenty of playful interest as a world of its own. Black-and-white spot illustrations enhance the immersive qualities of setting and action.
The Horn Book Magazine

Praise forThe Oddmire, Book 2: The Unready Queen
"The Oddmire series' memorable, inspiring characters are full of heart and, combined with theenchanting magic surrounding them, form the strong core of a burgeoning fantasy classic."
Booklist, starred review

In another brilliantly written visit to Oddmire, Ritter returns to an already magical place filled with danger and intrigue, and adds a new chapter to an outstanding series. VERDICT Those who loved book one will adore book two. A wonderful addition to the series and to young fantasy collections.
School Library Journal, starred review

"Ritter deftly executes the all-too-timely theme of racist demagogueryand profiting from itin a way that is realistic yet hopeful. He also leavens it with humor: Fable, particularly, is a reliable source of silliness and fart jokes . . . Captivating adventure, magical friendship, and just the right amount of goofiness."
--Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

William Ritter is an Oregon author and educator. He is the proud father of the two bravest boys in the Wild Wood, and husband to the indomitable Queen of the Deep Dark.The Oddmireis Ritters first series for middle-grade readers. He is also the author of theNew York Timesbestselling, award-winning Jackaby series for young adult readers.