Description
'Dear Uncle Morton. You'd better get on a plane right now and come back here. Your dragon has eaten Jemima.' It had sounded so easy: Edward was going to look after Uncle Morton's unusual pet for a week while he went on holiday. But soon the fridge is empty, the curtains are blazing, and the postman is fleeing down the garden path. 'Short, sharp and funny' - Telegraph
A hilarious novel for younger readers by the author of the Grk books. Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012.
About the Author
Josh Lacey (Author) Josh Lacey is the author of many books for children including The Island of Thieves, The Dragonsitter and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters.Garry Parsons (Illustrator) Garry Parsons is an award-winning illustrator of books for children, including the bestselling The Dinosaur That Pooped series. Garry's illustrations have accompanied the words of many prestigious picture-book authors, including Kes Gray, Ian Whybrow and Peter Bently. He has also illustrated the popular fiction series The Dragonsitter by Josh Lacey and the space adventure series George's Secret Key to the Universe by Lucy and Stephen Hawking for slightly older readers. Garry lives in London with his young family and old dog.
Reviews
"Short, sharp and funny" -- Martin Chilton * Telegraph *
"Will entertain any child of 7+" -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
"Ideal for young or reluctant readers and belly-busting laughter for all the family" * We Love This Book *
"Josh Lacey's comic timing is impeccable . . . This witty little book deserves to be read and reread" * Books for Keeps *
"Hilarious. I loved the illustrations. So much fun to read." * Study In Ink Blog *
Awards
Short-listed for Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781849394192
Author Josh Lacey
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 64g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 4mm
A hilarious novel for younger readers by the author of the Grk books. Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012.
About the Author
Josh Lacey (Author) Josh Lacey is the author of many books for children including The Island of Thieves, The Dragonsitter and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters.Garry Parsons (Illustrator) Garry Parsons is an award-winning illustrator of books for children, including the bestselling The Dinosaur That Pooped series. Garry's illustrations have accompanied the words of many prestigious picture-book authors, including Kes Gray, Ian Whybrow and Peter Bently. He has also illustrated the popular fiction series The Dragonsitter by Josh Lacey and the space adventure series George's Secret Key to the Universe by Lucy and Stephen Hawking for slightly older readers. Garry lives in London with his young family and old dog.
Reviews
"Short, sharp and funny" -- Martin Chilton * Telegraph *
"Will entertain any child of 7+" -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
"Ideal for young or reluctant readers and belly-busting laughter for all the family" * We Love This Book *
"Josh Lacey's comic timing is impeccable . . . This witty little book deserves to be read and reread" * Books for Keeps *
"Hilarious. I loved the illustrations. So much fun to read." * Study In Ink Blog *
Awards
Short-listed for Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2012 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781849394192
Author Josh Lacey
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 64g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 4mm
