Four stories of myth, magic and adventure from the master teller of tales

The Firework Maker's Daughter
I Was A Rat!
Clockwork
The Scarecrow and His Servant

A devilish inventor, a girl who must face a Fire Fiend, a scarecrow brought to life by a bolt of lightning, and a boy who can only say the words 'I Was a Rat!' . . .

Drawing on the rich tradition of fairytales, these are four incredible stories that will obsess and enchant readers. Includes a prologue and epilogue from the uniquely talented Philip Pullman, author of His Dark Materials


'Exciting, scary, romantic and deliciously readable' Guardian

'Full of hilarious, loveable characters' Sunday Times

From the author of His Dark Materials come four tales of myth, magic and adventure.

About the Author
Philip Pullman was born in Norwich and educated in England, Zimbabwe, Australia and Wales. He studied English at Exeter College, Oxford. His first children's book, Count Karlstein, was published in 1982. To date, he has published thirty-three books, read by children and adults alike. His most famous work is the His Dark Materials trilogy. These books have been honoured by several prizes including the Carnegie Medal, the Guardian Children's Book Prize, and (for The Amber Spyglass) the Whitbread Book of the Year Award - the first time that prize had been given to a children's book. Pullman has received numerous other awards, including the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Astrid Lindgren Award. He was knighted in the 2019 New Year's Honours List for Services to Literature.

Reviews
Exciting, scary, romantic and deliciously readable * Guardian *
Full of hilarious, loveable characters * Sunday Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9780241410042
Author Philip Pullman
Format Paperback
Page Count 640
Imprint Puffin
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 437g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 38mm