Double Trouble at the Dead Zoo: Molly Malone & Bram Stoker

In 1859 Dublin, Bram Stoker meets Molly Malone, a part-time sneak thief, and they take Sanjit, a lonely boy, under their wing. They discover the tale of the dread pirate Captain Lamprey and his links to the Museum, and they set out to find a mysterious long-lost treasure, the Rajapur Ruby. However, not everyone they encounter is who they claim to be.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 14 August 2023
Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd

Bram Stoker, a young man seeking adventure and inspiration for his writing, sets out on a journey through the streets of Dublin in 1859. Along the way, he encounters a peculiar girl named Molly Malone, who is a part-time sneak thief and a full-time legend in the city.

As Bram and Molly meet a lonely boy named Sanjit in Dublin's Natural History Museum, they realize that he needs some friends. Intrigued by Sanjit's story of the dread pirate Captain Lamprey and his links to the museum, Bram and Molly, along with Molly's gang, The Sackville Street Spooks, decide to take Sanjit under their wing.

As they embark on their adventure, the new shipmates find themselves outwitting vagabonds and villains, all while searching for a mysterious long-lost treasure – the Rajapur Ruby. However, they soon discover that not everyone they encounter is who they claim to be, and the true nature of the treasure and its origins become more complicated than they could have imagined.

With danger lurking around every corner, Bram, Molly, and Sanjit must use all of their wits and skills to uncover the truth and protect the Rajapur Ruby from those who would do anything to possess it. The journey takes them through the bustling streets of Dublin, the dark alleys of the city's underbelly, and even into the depths of the ocean, as they face treacherous pirates, ancient curses, and supernatural forces that threaten to destroy them all.

In the end, Bram, Molly, and Sanjit emerge victorious, having discovered the true value of friendship, courage, and the power of the human spirit. The Rajapur Ruby is safely returned to its rightful place in the museum, and the three friends are hailed as heroes for their bravery and ingenuity.

Bram Stoker and Molly Malone's adventure through Dublin in 1859 is a tale of friendship, bravery, and the pursuit of knowledge. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future, and that true heroes are those who are willing to risk everything to protect the things they love.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788494342