Author:George MacDonald,Arthur Hughes
The enchanting story of The Princess and the Goblin, brilliantly introduced by Ursula Le Guin, author of the Earthsea quartet.
Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is given protect her against the lurking menace of the boglins from under the mountain?
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—— Julie Eccleshare , Lovereading4kidsEasy and plaintive and very funny, and if you're determined to give the young boy in your life a book in his stocking this year, well this might be one he'd actually thank you for
—— Daniel Hahn , Independent on SundayA warm, witty and inspiring tale . . . This is a fine and funny pre-teens book with some lovely zany illustrations by David Tazzyman
—— Martin Chilton , Daily TelegraphA deliciously funny tales of a kid with a super sweet tooth. Perfect for boys and girls, with laughs and fun galore
—— Natasha Harding , The SunDermot's diaries are very revealing as he tells all in hilarious and embarrassing detail
—— Julia Eccleshare , Love Reading 4 KidsA great read . . . Funny and full of ideas
—— Active DadThis book is brilliant for all those who want to laugh out loud . . . This diary has it all including brilliant illustrations
—— Scribbler MagazineI give this 10/10 (I might not have entirely enjoyed the boy humour but it was well written, suited the style of the book which addresses serious issues with a smile)
—— Nayu's Reading CornerDermot's voice is blunt and hilarious, exactly what you'd expect from a boy of his age . . . The Donut Diaries is the perfect book for readers aged 9+, especially those who will soon be starting big school themselves
—— Wondrous ReadsA hilarious diary which will have the reader chuckling as events unfold - and empathising with Dermot as he shares anguishes common to many near-teenage boys
—— Parents In TouchThis is the funniest book I have ever read, I can't wait until the next book in the series. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a little laugh
—— Guardian Children's ReviewFunny and sweet in equal measure and I thoroughly enjoyed it
—— Writing from the TubA new twist to the diary genre
—— Irish IndependentLike a donut, this book is somehow sweet and disgusting at the same time. Oh, and it's very funny too!
—— Andy Stanton, author of MR GUMIt's very much that wet sloppy fart kind of humour. Your kids will absolutely love this book. It's a great "next step up" the reading ladder
—— bfkbooks