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Splendors and GloomsNewbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz brings her sorcery to a Victorian gothic thriller an enthralling, darkly comic tale that would do Dickens proud. The master puppeteer, Gaspare Grisini, is so expert at manipulating his stringed puppets that they appear alive. Clara Wintermute, the only child of a wealthy doctor, is spellbound by Grisini's act and invites him to entertain at her birthday party. Seeing his chance to make a fortune, Grisini accepts and
Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz brings her sorcery to a Victorian gothic thriller -- an enthralling, darkly comic tale that would do Dickens proud. The master puppeteer, Gaspare Grisini, is so expert at manipulating his stringed puppets that they appear alive. Clara Wintermute, the only child of a wealthy doctor, is spellbound by Grisini's act and invites him to entertain at her birthday party. Seeing his chance to make a fortune, Grisini accepts and makes a splendidly gaudy entrance with caravan, puppets, and his two orphaned assistants.Lizzie Rose and Parsefall are dazzled by the Wintermute home. Clara seems to have everything they lack -- adoring parents, warmth, and plenty to eat. In fact, Clara's life is shadowed by grief, guilt, and secrets. When Clara vanishes that night, suspicion of kidnapping falls upon the puppeteer and, by association, Lizzie Rose and Parsefall.
As they seek to puzzle out Clara's whereabouts, Lizzie and Parse uncover Grisini's criminal past and wake up to his evil intentions. Fleeing London, they find themselves caught in a trap set by Grisini's ancient rival, a witch with a deadly inheritance to shed before it's too late.
Newbery Medal winner Laura Amy Schlitz's Victorian gothic is a rich banquet of dark comedy, scorching magic, and the brilliant and bewitching storytelling that is her trademark.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 12/26/2017
ISBN: 9780763694494
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.90w x 1.10d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 153476 / Splendors and Glooms
Reading Level: 5.1 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 15
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Great product!
Size: 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 6)
Ive bought these twice. I've tried several mens soaps from cheapest to most expensive. This product is as described and is great! The price point is great compared to others. Smells great, works great, nice scrubbing properties you can actually feel! Lasts as long as any others. Ill continue to buy!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2025
★★★★★ 5
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Size: 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 6)
Great awesome soap quick lather Smooth clean skin without the dryness and does not leave too much residue in shower like other soaps Only downfall is soap is a bit small and i use it very quickly
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Do not buy.
Size: 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 6)
As in my headline, DO NOT BUY this soap. there are a few reasons why I say that and I will cover them all here, but first and foremost, I say that because this soap is MADE IN CHINA..... now just take a moment to think about this. It is a soap, very basic common ingredients here, and its still cheaper for this company to have this made all the way in China and then ship it over here to the US and sell it, rather than just making it here (like almost all other soap companies do) in the US.
It is TERRIBLE soap. it is made with the cheapest ingredients that you can find, and one of my other reasons for not liking it is because it smells like CHEMICALS. the scents do not smell like what they are labeled as. They have a very heavy chemical smell to them all, and then some very slight floral and other weird scents that I cant describe.
The tobacco scent has absolutely no "tobacco scent" to it at all and the same goes for the leather. the last reason why I say to not buy the soap is because its a complete rip off. We already know that it cost nearly nothing to make this, because they are outsourcing the manufacture of one of the most common substances there is (hand soap) overseas to China, but they still have the nerve to charge a premium price for VERY SMALL bars of soap. the bars are not even that big, they are small when compared to other soaps like this. do yourself a favor, pass this one by and go for a different listing. if you buy this one, you will only be purchasing regret...
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
★★★★★ 5
This stuff smells great I definitely will be ordering more
Let me tell you I'm only two bars in and it smells like or each bar it had smells like wonderful Rich old school lotion I honestly am happy I found them on accident but I would be going back many times on purpose I hope they keep producing this good product Feel clean no residues no extra dry skin and the smells are strong and light at the same time can't wait to buy some more, gentle on the skin moisturizing and I like the price
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good scent and sizable soap bar
I bought the 6-pack for everyday use and really like the fresh, clean scents — nothing overpowering.
These bars lather nicely and rinse off without leaving a greasy film.
Gentle enough to use on my face, body, and hands without irritation.
Each 5.3 oz bar lasts a good while — better than many other “gentle” soaps I’ve tried.
Packaging arrived neat and intact, perfect for gifting or sharing.
Great value for the set and the scent variety keeps shower time pleasant.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2026