Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2017. Aubrey's father, Jim, has fallen under an horrendous spell, which Aubrey is determined to break. Everyone says his task is impossible, but Aubrey will never give up and never surrender - even if he must fight the unkillable Spirit of Despair itself: the TERRIBLE YOOT!

About the Author
Horatio Clare's first book, Running for the Hills, an acclaimed account of a Welsh childhood, won a Somerset Maugham Award, was longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award and saw Horatio shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year. His subsequent books include Truant, A Single Swallow (shortlisted for the Dolman Travel Book of the Year), The Prince's Pen and most recently the best-selling travelogue, Down to the Sea in Ships. His essays and reviews appear regularly in the national press and on BBC radio. Aubrey and the Terrible Yoot is his first book for children.

Reviews
'Horatio Clare writes about animals as well as T.H.White' - Branford Boase Judges; 'Horatio Clare has the voice of a great storytellyer. A joy, a sheer joy.'. - Michael Morpurgo; 'A treasure ... rambunctious spirit, massive heart, and a poet's eye. It's also really funny.' Frank Cottrell Boyce; 'A jewel not to be missed.' Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times


Awards
Winner of Branford Boase Award 2016 and The North Somerset Teachers FCBG Quality Fiction Award 2016. Short-listed for Surrey Libraries' Children's Book Award 2017 and The Awesome Book Awards 2017.



Book Information
ISBN 9781910080283
Author Horatio Clare
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Firefly Press Ltd
Publisher Firefly Press Ltd