Horton Halfpott

Tom Angleberger's latest middle-grade novel follows the chaos that ensues at Smugwick Manor after M'Lady Luggertuck loosens her corset for the first time. This act, referred to as 'the Loosening,' leads to the disappearance of the family heirloom, the Luggertuck Lump. The Luggertucks begin searching for a scapegoat among the manor's colorful characters, including Horton Halfpott, a kind-hearted kitchen boy who is unable to lie. This humorous historical mystery is filled with quirky characters and unexpected twists.