The Runaway Troll by Matt Haig Paperback Book

Description: The Runaway Troll by Matt Haig Theres one thing every troll child dreads more than anything - and thats the Betterer, the evil troll in Shadow Forest who loves to punish his fellow trolls for their grubby and stupid habits in lots of horrible ways. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A wonderfully funny, magical and macabre sequel to Shadow Forest, winner of the Gold Smarties Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award.From the bestselling author of A Boy Called Christmas, The Girl Who Saved Christmas, Father Christmas and Me and The Truth Pixie.Samuels not allowed to enter Shadow Forest. But whats to stop the forest from coming to him?Theres one thing every troll child dreads more than anything - and thats the Betterer, the evil troll in Shadow Forest who loves to punish his fellow trolls for their grubby and stupid habits in lots of horrible ways.When one troll boy escapes the forest to be with his favourite human, Samuel Blink, the Betterer isnt happy. Until he realizes that the most useful thing to have in his Bettering Tower would be a real life human child. So he sets out on a quest into the human world to kidnap Samuel and the troll friend hes been hiding in his wardrobe . . . Notes The sequel to the award-winning Shadow Forest, from Haig, who also writes novels for adults. Features a troll who runs away from the forest to be with his human friend. this entertaining thriller oozes comedy and suspense in equal measure Daily Mail. Ages: 9-11yrs. Back Cover Meet Samuel Blink. Hes been sent to live with an aunt and uncle he never knew he had. He has just started at a new school, where no one wants to be his friend. He is forced to eat Aunt Edas stinky brown cheese. Just when Samuel thinks life couldnt get any worse . . . he finds a troll under the bed. A smelly, grotesque, lumpy-faced, bulbous-nosed, one-eyed troll, whos escaped from the terrifying Shadow Forest. (Did I mention smelly?) A troll now being hunted by an evil creature, who likes to kidnap and torture trolls . . . and children. And who is heading towards Samuels house right now . . . From the winner of the Nestl Childrens Book Prize Gold Award and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award This entertaining thriller oozes comedy and suspense in equal measure . . . Every right-thinking child will devour Daily Mail Author Biography Matt Haigs first novel for young readers, Shadow Forest, won the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Gold Smarties Award. He is also the author of various adult novels, including the bestsellers The Last Family in England and The Radleys. Reviewers have called his writing totally engrossing, touching, quirky and macabre and so surprising and strange that it vaults into a realm all of its own. His books have been translated into 25 languages. He lives in York. Review Children with a taste for magic and fantasy will find both - and a dollop of humour - in this second tale of Samuel Blink . . . this entertaining thriller oozes comedy and suspense in equal measure * Daily Mail *Fast, fun and furious action with a cast of humorous characters and creatures. A runaway hit * TBK *It is so good to have a childrens book, full of fun and adventure . . . a well-judged adventure for young readers, told in a proper story-tellers voice. Hurrah! * Carousel *. . . thoroughly engaging and readable * * Promotional A wonderfully funny, magical and macabre sequel to Shadow Forest, winner of the Gold Smarties Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. Review Text Children with a taste for magic and fantasy will find both - and a dollop of humour - in this second tale of Samuel Blink . . . this entertaining thriller oozes comedy and suspense in equal measure Review Quote Children with a taste for magic and fantasy will find both - and a dollop of humour - in this second tale of Samuel Blink . . . this entertaining thriller oozes comedy and suspense in equal measure Promotional "Headline" A wonderfully funny, magical and macabre sequel to Shadow Forest , winner of the Gold Smarties Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. Details ISBN0552555789 Author Matt Haig ISBN-10 0552555789 ISBN-13 9780552555784 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Pages 448 Media Book Series Shadow Forest Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-08-05 Imprint Corgi Childrens UK Release Date 2010-08-05 Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK AU Release Date 2010-08-05 NZ Release Date 2010-08-05 Illustrations Black and white Illustrator Joe Berger Edited by Sue Buswell Birth 1969 Affiliation University of Wisconsin-Madison Position Former senior instructor and associate head, English (deceased) Qualifications MBE Audience Age 9-11 Alternative 9781407096858 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145074702;

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