We recently completed a book discussion at school for this DCF nominated book. 7th and 8th graders attended and we had a great conversation. Besides discussing the plot, we also talked about how Modo's appearance affects his life and makes him sympathetic to the plight of the orphans, whether Mr. Socrates acts ethically in purchasing Modo and training him to meet his own ends, and some of the gender roles during the Victorian era.
The Hunchback Assignments is an exciting steampunk adventure, full of villains and heroes, as well as romance and intrigue. The hideously ugly orphan Modo, purchased from gypsies at age 5 by his benefactor Mr. Socrates, spends his life in isolation, rigorously training for he knows not what. After being forced to survive on his own in London for six months as a test, Modo finds himself using all of his intelligence and fighting ability to try to save missing street children from the nefarious clutches of The Clockwork Guild.
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