Books by Eli Brown

A fantasy adventure powered by a kick-ass wild-west heroine and a collection of magical objects known as Oddities. "A thrillingly original fusion of adventure, magic, and epic alternative history." - Jonathan Stroud"Written with insouciant charm ... eccentric adventure that is true to its name." - Wall Street JournalThe daughter of a murdered physician vows to protect the magical Oddity he left behind ¿ if only she knew what it was ¿ in an alternate nineteenth century in which the United States is at war with Napoleon¿s France.When her physician father is murdered, thirteen-year-old Clover Elkin embarks on a perilous mission through warring frontier territories to protect the one secret Oddity he left behind. And as she uncovers the truth about her parents and her past, Clover herself emerges as a powerful agent of history.A rich, startling, funny fantasy adventure, powered by an irresistible force-of-nature heroine; Clover Elkin is a born fighter ¿ a heroine to rival Lyra Belacqua or True Grit¿s Mattie Ross."Imaginative fantasy adventure ... packed with magical items, full of unexpected twists." - School Library Journal

The Decker Rat Terrier is an exciting look at the development, utility, and day-to-day life of a specific strain of Rat Terrier sure to grow in popularity in the very near future. This book explores characteristics and standards for the Decker Rat Terrier as well as the man behind the breed. A conclusive discussion of how the breed is used for hunting, companionship, and breeding make this an interesting book for new and experienced enthusiasts alike. The Decker Rat Terrier will prove to be the authority on the breed and catapult this unique dog into public recognition for its qualities both as a hunter and companion animal.