Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Book?

Author: Lauren Child

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  • : $15.99 AUD
  • : 9781408307724
  • : Hachette Children's Books
  • : Orchard Books
  • : September 2012
  • : 15.99
  • : November 2012
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Barcode 9781408307724
9781408307724

Description

Have you ever fallen into a book? Well, if you do, just make sure it isn't a fairy tale. Because in every one there's always a wicked this, an evil that or a hungry somebody just waiting to gobble you up.


Herb, star of Beware of the Storybook Wolves, returns in this thrilling tale from Kate Greenaway Medal winner Lauren Child. What will happen when he falls into his book of fairy tales? Read on to find out!


 


 

Awards

Shortlisted for Kate Greenaway Medal 2003.

Reviews

Child's comedy romp confounds the expectations of young readers to hilarious effect. Time Out


Child's book is so unusual, it's impossible not to get drawn into it ... as with all Child's books, her wonderfully quirky illustrations bring the story to life The List


Lauren Child pushes the boundaries of design in a book crammed with a wealth of comic detail Child Education


'A thrilling story to scare your socks off.' The Bookseller


'Wonderfully imaginative...Absorbing and with fantastical, zany pictures.' The Observer


'Very, very funny and definitely not to be missed!' Books for Keeps


Each page is still a surprise and a delight Books For Keeps A book children will come to again and again School Librarian


Lauren Child's individual style is shown to perfection in this funny, subversive story Bookwise


Brilliantly observed with heaps of irreverent (but good natured) humour) Junior