Mel Foster and the Demon Butler facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Julia Golding |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's historical fantasy |
| Set in | The Arctic & London |
| Publisher | Egmont Publishing |
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Publication date
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August 2015 |
| Media type | Print paperback |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 978-1405277341 |
| Followed by | Mel Foster and the Time Machine |
Mel Foster and the Demon Butler is an exciting children's adventure novel written by Julia Golding. It's a gothic story, meaning it has a bit of a spooky, mysterious feel. This book was published by Egmont Publishing in August 2015. It's the first book in a thrilling adventure series. The next book in the series, Mel Foster and the Time Machine, came out in April 2016.
Contents
What's the Story About?
The story begins in Victorian England. Our main character, Mel Foster, is an orphan. He is sent to work on a ship called The Albatross. This ship gets stuck in the frozen Arctic.
While stuck, Mel accidentally finds something amazing. He discovers the body of a giantess frozen deep inside the ice! A scientist on the ship, Mr. Wallace, thinks this "monster" would be perfect to show Queen Victoria. He believes the Queen would pay a lot of money to see such a strange sight.
Mel is left to look after the frozen giantess. But then, something unexpected happens. He accidentally brings her back to life! Her name is Eve Frankenstein. Luckily, she isn't a scary monster at all. Instead, she wants to protect Mel.
Mel and Eve become great friends in the Arctic. But back in London, something very strange is happening at Buckingham Palace. The Queen's creepy butler seems to have a strange power over her. It turns out this butler has a secret plan. His plan could destroy the entire British Empire! It's up to Mel, Eve, and a group of unusual "monsters" to save the Empire from disaster.
Where Does the Story Take Place?
The adventure in Mel Foster and the Demon Butler starts in the cold Arctic. This happens during the time when Queen Victoria ruled England. However, most of the exciting story takes place in the busy city of London, England.
Who Are the Characters?
Main Characters
- Mel Foster: Mel is the hero of the book. He is an orphan, and there's a big mystery about who his parents really are.
- Eve Frankenstein: Eve is a very special character. She is the daughter of Frankenstein's Monster. She becomes Mel's protector and friend.
Other Important Characters
- Doctor Foster: This is the man who brought Mel to the orphanage when he was born.
- Viorica: Viorica is also known as Lady Viorica Dracula. She is Count Dracula's younger sister. She is part of a group called the Monster Resistance.
- Abel and Cain Jekyll: These two are twin brothers. They are the sons of Dr. Jekyll (or maybe Mr. Hyde!). They are the leaders of the Monster Resistance.
Book Details
- Author: Julia Golding
- First published: August 2015
- 978-1405277341
- Publisher: Egmont Publishing
- Age range: 9+ years
- Genre: Children's Fantasy Adventure Series
