Rumour has it that there's a monster in the woods. But why doesn't anyone do something about it? Frith is determined to save the day, and with her hard-working dad, younger brother, Spuggy, and dog (called Cabbage), Frith will travel to the big city to convince the king that Something Must Be Done. Along the way, she'll encounter a Big Wise Head, a mysterious squirrel, and discover that, perhaps, not all is as it seems . . . Full of wit and wisdom, Monster in the Woods is a future classic tale about family, friendship, and first impressions.

From Branford Boase Award-winning author Dave Shelton comes this delightfully witty, truly unique adventure, perfect for middle-grade readers.

About the Author
Born and raised in Leicester, Dave now lives in Suffolk with a brilliant woman, a beautiful girl, a bonkers dog and an inexcusable cat. He is the author/illustrator of the middle grade fiction series Emily Lime: Librarian Detective, and creator of the slapstick comedy noir comic strip Good Dog, Bad Dog, as seen in The DFC, the Guardian and The Phoenix. His debut prose novel for children, A Boy and a Bear in a Boat, which he also illustrated, was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award and the Carnegie Medal, and won the Branford Boase Award. He is fond of cake.

Reviews
Funny and exciting tale by modern master Dave Shelton. Every page holds delights * Anthony McGowan *
Page-turning, heart-thumping brilliance * AF Harrold *
A riotous romp which leaves a lasting impression * Philip Ardagh *
A delight! * Philip Reeve *
Quirky and imaginative . . . a warm and appealing story about the nature of friendship * BookTrust, praise for Dave Shelton *
Crackles with energy and anarchic amusement * Crime Review, praise for Dave Shelton *
Deliciously funny * The Week Jr, praise for Dave Shelton *



Book Information
ISBN 9781788452212
Author Dave Shelton
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint David Fickling Books
Publisher David Fickling Books
Weight(grams) 290g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 24mm