The Luck Uglies

The Luck Uglies is the first in a series that has been hailed as a modern classic. The story follows Rye O'Chanter, a young girl living in the village of Drowning, where children are chased, families are fined for non-existent laws, and girls are forbidden from reading. When Rye has a terrifying encounter that convinces her the monstrous Bog Noblins have returned, she discovers that the only way to defeat them is with the help of the exiled Luck Uglies. As Rye delves into the village's secrets and legends, she questions everything she's been told and realizes it may take a villain to save them from the monsters. The book has received critical acclaim, won several awards, and offers an irresistible mix of adventure, secrets, friendship, and magic.