No. of pages 272
Published: 2015
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.
There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Andersen Press Ltd .
Sam Gayton lives in South London. In 2009 he completed the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa University. His first book is The Snow Merchant. He loves American novels, Italian food and the English countryside. When he's not writing, he likes playing old board games, strumming his guitar and joining as many rock bands as possible (currently at seven). Peter Cottrill is a well-established children's illustrator, and has worked on many monster books! This is his first written work for Franklin Watts.
UKLA Book Awards: 7-11 years
Animals in literature
Spiders in literature
Insects in literature
Fearless Females in Fantasy Fiction
Carnegie Award
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.
"Resonant story about family, friendship and loss, and the power of hope and unity. Light touch and fertile inventiveness. He reminds us that small things are sometimes the most important." * Sunday Times, Nicolette Jones *
"Wonderfully endearing... Gayton is increasingly imaginative with each successive book" * Daily Mail *
"Irresistible. Unbefleavable fun!" * Andrea Reece, Lovereading *
"Exciting, imaginative and interesting." * Declan, age 8 for lovereading.co.uk *
"Wonderfully unusual story. Superbly told. Holds the reader's attention throughout." * Parents in Touch *