Milton the Mighty
2 primary works
Book 1
An engaging tale of fighting the impossible and transforming
from a spider worrier to a SPIDER WARRIOR!
'The story is so engagingly told and Milton is such a loveable
character' PARENTS IN TOUCH
'Written with an engaging pace and a heartwarming sense of
humour that is sure to appeal' BOOKS FOR TOPICS
'Milton and his web-spinning sidekicks are as fearless and
charismatic a crew of characters as any others you might come across
in children's fiction' THE IRISH TIMES
When little spider Milton discovers he’s been branded deadly
on social media – and is targeted by pest-killers BugKILL
– he fears for his life and the future of his species.
Alongside his BFFs, big hairy Ralph and spindly daddy-long-legs
Audrey, he searches for a way to clear his name ...
But to succeed, Milton realises he must communicate with his house
humans, a schoolgirl called Zoe – and her arachnophobic
dad ... Is he mighty enough to achieve the impossible?
The first book in a fresh, funny new series for children
aged seven and up!
Quirky illustrations by the brilliant Alex G Griffiths.
Explores themes of phobia, social media and bravery as
Milton – a little spider with a big heart – strives
to clear his name by befriending his house-human, Zoe.
Book 2
The second instalment in Emma Read's fun, fresh spider
adventure series!
PRAISE FOR MILTON THE MIGHTY:
'A charming and thoughtful read' THE SCOTSMAN
Milton's superstardom is stressing him out: the events,
the glamour, the adoring fans! Secretly, Zoe, Audrey and Ralph think
he's turned into ... well ... a bit of a diva.
So when Dad and Greta plan a trip to Hawaii, Zoe knows she has
to take her best spider pals along for the ride: they all need a
break. But with a live volcano, an endangered spider species, an
unscrupulous entrepreneur and Milton's ego to contend with,
this is hardly a holiday ...
Follows lovable Milton and his friends as they travel
to Hawaii to
tackle the plight of the happy-face
spiders.
Themes of environment and conservation alongside fame,
social media and anxiety - a positive
feel-good read for kids
aged 7+.