The great walled city of Hangman's Hollow is at war with the forest outside.

Into this war, one dreadful winter's night, fate delivers a skinny, helpless boy.

But maybe Pip isn't as helpless as he seems. Maybe he is the one who will defeat the wood witches and rescue the children of Hangman's Hollow ...

Dark, scary and magnificently illustrated, this is a new series not to be missed!

About the Author
Chris Mould went to art school at the age of sixteen. During this time, he did various jobs, from delivering papers to washing up. He has won the Nottingham Children's Book Award and been commended for the Sheffield. He loves his work and likes to write and draw the kind of books that he would have liked to have on his shelf as a boy. He is married with two children and lives in Yorkshire.

Reviews
Praise for the Something Wickedly Weird series: 'Engagingly illustrated ... cheerful, fast-moving romp.' * Carousel *
A haunting tale that will leave the reader wanting more * Parents In Touch *
The story is extremely enjoyable. It is imaginative and intriguing, with some clever and sinister illustrations * School Librarian *
'From the moment they claw their way out of a graveyard you know you are onto a winner.' * Publishing News *
'Fast-paced and accompanied by Mould's own dark illustrations, The Wooden Mile is a riveting read for newly independent readers.' * Bookfest *
The scratchy, jagged designs romp across the page, sometimes spilling onto the next on in their exuberance ... Young readers will gallop through this book, loving the excitement and the menace, and will soon be begging for the next book in the series * The Bookbag *
A riveting yarn that is thrilling and haunting by turns * Junior *
'A splendid mix of Gothic horror and cartoon-style fun.' * Bookbag *
'the first in a thrilling new series' * Halifax Courier *
Fantastic illustrations bring the book to life * Bournemouth Daily Echo *
'a riveting yarn that is thrilling and haunting by turns' * Junior *
Fantastic illustrations bring the book to life. * Bournemouth Daily Echo *
The story is extremely enjoyable. It is imaginative and intriguing * School Librarian *
A fast-paced spooky mystery that will appeal to many! * Mumsense *
A haunting tale that will leave the reader wanting more. * parentsintouch.co.uk *


Awards
Winner of Lancashire School Library Service Fantastic Book Award 2012 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9780340970690
Author Chris Mould
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Hodder Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 175g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 14mm