The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom: Rise of the Zombie Pigs

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Author: Clark, Emily-Jane Interest age: from c 8 yearsPublished on 4 January 2024 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 288 pages128 x 198 x 20 | 192g A laugh-out-loud, b rilliantly wacky, highly illustratedadventure for readers of 8+ from an award-winning comedy writer- a perfect longer read for fans of Pamela Butchart and Grimwood.Someone or something in the village of Knobbly Bottom is eatingup EVERYTHING!When a chocolate cake goes missing, nine-year-old Maggie McKaygets the blame. But when entire vegetable plots are devoured overnight,huge bite marks are found in garden furniture and even herfriend Fred's grandad's disgusting courgettes are gobbled up, shekicks off an investigation!However, when the ravenous local pigs start turning green anddoubling in size, Maggie and Fred wonder whether they might havebitten off more than they can chew... How can they fend off the riseof the ZOMBIE PIGS?Genuinely laugh-out-loud jokes and puns on every pageto delight kids and grown-ups alike, with an instantly relatablecast of family and friends.Hilarious black-and-white artwork and dynamic design throughout,ideal even for readers who lack confidence.A fiercely determined girl hero and a cast of brilliantmonster-battling characters! Priase for the first Knobbly Bottom book, Attackof the Vampire Sheep:'So funny... I LOVE IT!' Alex Milway, bestsellingauthor of Hotel Flamingo'Garlic baguettes and girl power - what's not to love! Absolutelybonkers and so much fun!' Ellie Taylor, comedian,actor, author, presenter'Packed with puns and plenty of garlic; even the most reluctantreaders will laugh at this one.' Irish Independent'Monstrously brilliant fun. We love Knobbly Bottom!' MattCoyne, comedian and bestselling author of Manvs Baby Show more