A brand new, funny and quirky story based on E.A. Wyke-Smith's
classic, the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit,
featuring wonderful illustrations from Melissa Castrillón!
PRAISE FOR THE HALLOWEEDS:
'A highly entertaining mix of mystery, adventure and gory
detail' DAILY EXPRESS
'Imaginations will soar as Veronica Cossanteli ... brings
us a brilliant chiller-thriller story just made for dark autumn nights'
LANCASHIRE EVENING POST
Pip and Flora are running away from the Sunny Bay Home for
Superfluous and Accidentally Parentless Children when they discover
the Marvellous Land of Snergs. Here they befriend forgetful
but lovable snerg, Gorbo. He will lead them home – if they
can decide where home really is, and if Gorbo can remember how to
get there.
• Widely recognised as the inspiration for The Hobbit,
a forgotten classic from 1927 is updated and brought beautifully
back to life by acclaimed children’s writer Veronica Cossanteli,
supported by the family of the original author, E. A. Wyke-Smith.
• Gorgeous cover and interior illustrations
by Melissa Castrillon.
- ISBN13 9781911490609
- Publish Date 5 November 2020
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 3 October 2023
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Chicken House Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 320
- Language English