Boneshaker by Kate Milford

Set in 1914, Boneshaker tells the gripping story of thirteen-year-old Natalie Minks, a lover of machines and automata. When Jake Limberleg’s enigmatic medicine show rolls into her small Missouri town, Natalie’s curiosity draws her to an uncanny automaton and a maze of secrets. As she investigates, Natalie uncovers a dark truth and discovers her courage as she confronts evil head-on. Rich in atmosphere and history, this novel is a beautifully woven tale about family, bravery, and the power to set things right. This book is new.