Dust City
Young adult fantasy novel by Robert Paul Weston
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Dust City is a young adult fantasy novel by Robert Paul Weston, published in 2010. It is based upon fairy tales.
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| Author | Robert Paul Weston |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy, Young adult |
Publication date | September 30, 2010 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Pages | 299 |
| ISBN | 9781595142962 |
| OCLC | 637439063 |
| 820 | |
Synopsis
After escaping from a juvenile detention centre, Henry Whelp, the Big Bad Wolf's son, investigates the role a corporation that manufactures synthetic fairy dust had in the crime of his father, and what happened to the fairies that once protected humans and animals.[1][2][3]
Reception
Bookyurt said "First off, Dust City has a truly authentic, pulpy Noir feel..."[4] Quill & Quire said this about the book. "The book succeeds on nearly every level."[3] RTReviews said this about Dust City "This fractured fairy tale will satisfy those looking for an unusual paranormal read."[5]
Awards
- Canadian Library Association Honour (2011)[6]