"Snort-out-loud!" Guardian
"A hoot!" BookTrust
"A sure-fire winner" Lancashire Evening Post
"Fabulously written" School Reading List

An outrageously funny new children's book from award-winning author Joseph Elliott, star of CBeebies' Swashbuckle and CBBC's Big Fat Like.

When Atticus and Autumn's dads leave them with their eccentric great-grandmother Nora for the weekend, they're hoping for a few days scoffing biscuits and playing video games. But when Nora's around, nothing ever goes quite to plan...

After a stranger from Nora's past leaves a menacing note pinned to her front door, Atticus and Autumn are swept away on a hair-raising adventure dodging snot-flinging sea monsters, battling thunderous electrosquibs and trying to escape from a very flappy goose!

Complete with wild and joyful illustrations from Nici Gregory, this rip-roaring tale is perfect for readers aged 8 and up!

THE FIRST BOOK IN A HILARIOUS NEW SERIES FEATURING MONSTERS, MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM!

About the Author
Joseph Elliott (Author)
Joseph Elliott is the author of the award-winning Shadow Skye trilogy, and an actor. He is best known for playing pirate 'Cook' in the BAFTA-winning CBeebies series Swashbuckle, for which he also writes many of the scripts. In 2020, he co-created, wrote and starred in Big Fat Like, a comedy sketch show, and he is also part of the scriptwriting team for Horrible Histories and Class Dismissed. When not writing or acting, Joseph loves pottery, snorkelling and playing board games. Find him on www.joseph-elliott.net and @joseph_elliott.

Nici Gregory (Illustrator)
Nici Gregory is an illustrator who specialises in children's books. After studying graphic design in Hamburg, Germany, she worked as an in-house illustrator in a marketing firm. When she realised her work in the margins continued to be her best work, she embarked on a full-time creative illustration career. She lives in Sheffield with her family and her studio dog Coco. NORA AND THE MAP OF MAYHEM is her first book for older readers.



Reviews
A snort-out-loud, anarchic 8+ farce, with deft illustrations and an unforgettable octogenarian narrator. * The Guardian *
This very funny story would be excellent to read aloud, as there are lots of asides to the reader. Nici Gregory's brilliant illustrations are scattered throughout, making this a very appealing book to read. Overall, a hoot. * BookTrust *
This explosion of hilarity and hair-raising comedy is a sure-fire winner from start to finish -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *
Fabulously written, Nora and the Map of Mayhem is a great read for any child in primary school who loves pirates, monsters and comedy! * School Reading List *
Utterly engaging and frequently mischievous, this book will be devoured by young readers with an imagination. * Children's Books Ireland *
Interspersed with wildly imaginative, nail-biting pandemonium, Nora and the Map of Mayhem provides sparkling entertainment. A book that will win over the most reluctant 8+ year old. * Armadillo Magazine *
A really funny rip-roaring tale that's sure to delight * WRD Magazine *
I honestly haven't laughed so much [...] Honestly this book is a real treasure, I just know you all will love reading it, having a good laugh! * BookRead2Day *
I was chuckling from page 1 [...] I can think of so many children who will lap this up and be desperate for more. Nici's illustrations are brilliant too and so witty * Check 'Em Out Books *
I LOVE IT! Nora is hilarious and wild and a terrible influence on children. Exactly the kind of anarchy I love. * Louie Stowell, author of LOKI *



Book Information
ISBN 9781800784994
Author Joseph Elliott
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Piccadilly Press
Publisher Templar Publishing
Weight(grams) 266g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm