Winner of the Scottish Children's Book Award. Another funny, wild and inventive adventure from John Fardell, 'One of our cleverest writer-illustrators .' Telegraph Children's Books of the Year
When Louis gets eaten up by a Gulper, his big sister Sarah knows she has to act fast, and sets off in hot pursuit. But rescuing a boy from a Gulper's tummy isn't so simple - especially when other strange and scary creatures are looking for their dinner too. . .
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Winner of the Scottish Children's Book Award. Another funny, wild and inventive adventure from John Fardell, 'One of our cleverest writer-illustrators .' Telegraph Children's Books of the Year
When Louis gets eaten up by a Gulper, his big sister Sarah knows she has to act fast, and sets off in hot pursuit. But rescuing a boy from a Gulper's tummy isn't so simple - especially when other strange and scary creatures are looking for their dinner too. . .
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When Louis gets eaten up by a Gulper, his big sister Sarah knows she has to act fast, and sets off in hot pursuit. But rescuing a boy from a Gulper's tummy isn't so simple - especially when other strange andscary creatures are looking for their dinner too. . .
Awards
Winner of Scottish Children's Book Award (UK).
Short-listed for UKLA Book Award (UK).
Critic Reviews
“"One of our cleverest writer-illustrators." -Toby Clements, Telegraph Children's Books of the Year 2010”
"One of our cleverest writer-illustrators." -- Toby Clements Telegraph Children's Books of the Year 2010
"Delicious. I love this book so much I want to eat it up." New York Times, Notable Children's Books 2012
"Fantastic monster names and a plucky heroine make this a real winner of a tale!" Tbk Magazine, Book of the Month
"Fardell is an expert at adapting comic book techniques to the picture book...appeal from infants to teens." -- Clive Barnes Books For Keeps
"Inventive and useful at different levels. Great to read at story times with noises, or one-to-one, scrutinising the illustrations." Peters Bookselling Services
About the Author
As well as being a children's author and illustrator, John Fardell is also a cartoonist. His work has appeared in many other publications, including the Independent, the Herald and the List. In addition to his award-winning picture books, John also writes and illustrates novels for older children. . He lives in Edinburgh and has two young sons.
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