by Sally Gardner (Author)
A mysterious gypsy boy, Yann Margoza, and his guardian, a dwarf, work for the magician Topolain in 1789. On the night of Topolain's death, Yann's life truly begins. That's when he meets Sido, an heiress with a horrible father. An attachment is born that will determine both their paths. Revolution is afoot in France, and Sido is being used as a pawn. Only Yann will dare to rescue her from a fearful villain named Count Kalliovski. It will take all of Yann's newly discovered talent to unravel the mysteries of Sido's past and his own and to fight the devilish count.
Author Biography
Sally Gardner lives in London, England.
Number of Pages: 400
Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: September 17, 2009
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award (2012)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Red Necklace
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 14