Heap House is by Edward Carey. The first installment in the fantasy Iremonger Trilogy. The Iremongers live in Heap House, a mansion in the middle of heaps of garbage and items that have been thrown away. Each Iremonger at birth is given a "birth object" that they must keep with them at all times. Clod Iremonger is unique in that he can hear these objects talking. Lucy is an orphan brought to Heap House, who begins to uncover dark secrets about the family. This is a strange story, but younger readers may enjoy it.
Ratings: 8th grade - 7 out of 10.
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