The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade

Modo is a monster.  A terrifyingly ugly hunchbacked monster with the strange ability to temporarily alter his appearance.  Rescued as a baby by the mysterious Mr. Socrates, Modo has been trained an educated in seclusion for 13 years.  Now he is ready for his first big assignment in London, to discover why a prominent young man killed his even more famous father.  But who does Mr. Socrates work for?  How will Modo survive in the big city all alone? When the orphaned children of London begin to go missing, Modo decides to investigates and uncovers an incredible plot to topple the British Empire.

The Hunchback Assignments is a fun, exciting read with mystery, adventure, science fiction and history all rolled into one package.  Fans of “Leviathan” or “Larklight” should give it a try.

Recommend: 11+