Tales from Schwartzgarten: The Woebegone Twins: Book 2
Christopher William Hill
A gruesomely funny series for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket.
When twins Greta and Feliks are sent to the ill-omened Schwartzgarten Reformatory for Maladjusted Children it seems their fate is sealed: that is until they are rescued by the glamorous Olga Van Veenen, a fabulously wealthy children’s author, plagued by writer’s block. But Olga’s life is apparently in danger, threatened by a second-rate novelist who wishes to see his rival dead.
When Olga and her faithful retainer, Valentin, disappear from the eerie and imposing Castle Van Veenen, many miles north by train from Schwartzgarten’s Imperial Railway Station, Greta and Feliks conclude that the murderous novelist has finally exacted his revenge on Olga.
Only by using their wits are the twins able to rescue their guardian before it is too late. As if by magic, Olga’s writer’s block lifts, and she quickly produces and publishes a new book for children. The novel has eerie similarities to the twins’ adventures in Castle Van Veenen, and Greta and Feliks begin to question whether their guardian has deliberately placed them in danger for literary inspiration.
But Olga Van Veenen has come too far to have her reputation muddied by the allegations of the twins, and will stop at nothing to silence them forever.
With cover and chapter head artwork by Chris Riddell.
Reviews
This book was just fantastic! I just loved the depth in this story and I loved the words 'Things are not always as they seem. My favourite character was Feliks as he is very loyal in the story.
Duchess Beany Frankfurter 05.08.2021
I had this as an audiobook when we were driving to France and it definitely kept us going. I hope you like it but the only thing is it’s a bit deathly. I don’t think children under 6 should read or listen to it but it’s a great audiobook! I really like it and my favourite character is Morbeed and I love the fangs that he wears and I love how creepy it is! Sadly Greta and Feliks Aunt died so Ulga Van Veenen comes and looks after them but only to find she is bad and tries to kill them but in the end she dies.
Nurse Tuesday Hedgehog 27.08.2020
I thought that this was a really gripping book and I found it hard to put it down. I would highly recommend this book 📖
Anonymous 24.08.2020
It is a fictional book so the person I liked best was Greta. I loved the mysteries of the adventure through the hate twins, Greta and Feliks. This book is all about adventure and mystery. I would recommend this book to people who have great interests in mysteries and adventures.
Anonymous 18.08.2020
I think that Von Merhart shouldn’t have let cockroaches out in the theatre because some people might be scared of them. My favourite character was Olga’s brother because he was so kind do Greta.
Countess Daisy Mystery 12.08.2020
If you like a bit of everything mixed into one book then this is the book for you.
Anonymous 02.09.2017
It's brilliant (as long as you like horror, murder and comedy all rolled into one!!)!
Anonymous 27.07.2017
It is absalotly hilarious and so dark I would definitely recommend!😀
Anonymous 28.06.2017
great
Anonymous 21.08.2016
I love this author because his books are funny and sinister.Fans of Lemony Snicket Will also enjoy this book
Anonymous 09.08.2016
Very good. I think this because it has a little twist and very good characters. This book has made me love books that have two different gender twins.
Anonymous 27.07.2016
A great book! You really can't wait to turn the next page. Told fantasticly by Christopher.
Anonymous 31.08.2015
needed more build up but mysterious funny epic
Anonymous 31.07.2015
this book was comically misleading and mysterious. but it needed a bit more build up
Anonymous 31.07.2015
It is really mysterious and what you might think about the story will soon change!
Anonymous 21.12.2014
because it is adventurous and if you stop at a certain point it leaves you on a cliffhanger!!! if you like adventures this is the book for you.
Anonymous 20.12.2014
The best book ever you just can't stop turning the pages to find out what happens next
Anonymous 05.08.2014
This book is full of lies, suspense and mystery. Anyone who likes horror and/or adventure stories- this book is for you!
Anonymous 29.07.2014
Its strange... you'll be crazy not to read this book.
Anonymous 18.07.2014
I love it!
Anonymous 19.06.2014
