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Hercufleas


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No. of pages 272

Published: 2015

Great for age 9-12 years

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Greta is a girl on a mission: to venture to Avalon and bring back a hero who can save her home from destruction by the monstrous giant Yuk. Many heroes have tried before now. Many have failed. What Greta needs is a hero whose courage and self-belief are greater than himself. She needs Hercufleas. The only problem: he is a flea, no bigger than a raisin. But the smallest person might just have the biggest effect . . .

 

 

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.

 

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 *