The Death of Yorik Mortwell
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 173
Published: 2012
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"The Death of Yorik Mortwell" by Gris Grimly is a darkly whimsical tale that follows the life and untimely demise of Yorik Mortwell, an eccentric and reclusive inventor. Set in a fantastical world filled with peculiar creatures and macabre settings, the story delves into themes of life, death, and the afterlife. Yorik's obsession with creating a machine to cheat death leads him on a haunting journey that intertwines humor with horror. As he navigates a series of bizarre encounters and unexpected friendships, Yorik learns valuable lessons about mortality, the human condition, and the importance of embracing life’s fleeting moments. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 173 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Yearling Books .
* Susan Pearson writes and edits books for children; this is her latest collection of poetry. She lives in Massachusetts, USA. * Gris Grimly is an author and illustrator who lives in California, USA. Visit www. madcreator. com to see more of his mad creations.