Book Report: The Robe of Skulls

Tabby found a book that she absolutely loved.  Enough to make Becky & I read it as well.  The Robe of Skulls by Vivian French.

Lady Lamorna wants to buy a new robe from the Crones, but is out of gold.  So she hatches a plot to get gold involving princes, toads & blackmail.  Foyce is a wicked girl who wants in on the plot.  Foyce's sister Gracie just hopes to escape life with Foyce and their cruel father Mange. Prince Marcus wants an adventure.  All their paths cross with the help of an entrepreneurial bat named Marlon.

It's a cute story pitting evil against good.  The writing is lively and fun, as are the characters.  I'm with Tabby.  The book is aimed at mid to late grade school kids and I would recommend it as an enjoyable book to read.