The fifth book in Vivian French's comic fantasy series Tales from the Five Kingdoms. In this hilarious new story, Gracie and Marcus, our much loved hero and heroine are faced with a zombie who is not only horribly evil but an excruciatingly bad musician.

It's nearly Cockenzie Rood Day and Prince Albion wants a grand celebration. But his plans are ruined when he is kidnapped by the terrifying zombie Fiddleduster Squint, who wants to get into the Five Kingdoms. When Squint is refused entry across the magical border he and his creepy shadow go in search of giants with the intention of tricking them into causing all sorts of mayhem. It's a race against time but Gracie Gillypot, Prince Marcus and Gubble the troll manage to get there first and avert disaster. Albion can have his party after all, the giants are left in peace and our heroes return just in time to celebrate Queen Bluebell's birthday. What's more, as the series nears the end, it's clear that Gracie and Marcus are headed for a royal romance

About the Author

Vivian French is a professional storyteller as well as an acclaimed children's author who has written over forty picture books for Walker. She has written Yucky Worms, Growing Frogs and T. Rex in the Nature Storybooks series, the picture book Lullaby Lion and numerous retellings of fairytales and folktales. She is the popular author of the Tiara Club series. She lives in Edinburgh.

Ross Collins is an acclaimed author and illustrator, winner of the 1994 Macmillan Prize for Illustration. His popular children's titles include Germs, The Three Grumpies by Tamra Wight and the Little Hero series by John Grant. He lives in Glasgow.

Reviews
Comedy and fantasy blend together brilliantly to make an engaging read. Parents in Touch It is the desire to get lost in this fairytale world that will ensure that read on. INIS Magazine



Book Information
ISBN 9781406319088
Author Vivian French
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 248g