Author:Terry Pratchett
This is the story of Jekub, the Dragon in the Hill with great big teeth and a great loud voice.
(Well, that’s according to the nomes, but they are only four inches tall.)
When humans threaten their new home in the quarry, the natural thing would be to run and hide. But the nomes have got the wild idea that they should fight back. After all, everyone knows that nomes are faster and smarter than humans, and now they have a secret weapon . . .
The fantastically funny second book of the nomes, from the author of the bestselling Discworld series.
Slapstick romp laced with some sharp, satirical barbs
—— Publishers WeeklyA well-written comic fantasy that blends an off-beat but believable plot with strong but quirky characters, lots of entertaining adventures and a liberal dose of humour . . . Highly recommended
—— The School LibrarianThis is a fast-paced and exciting adventure, featuring a Victorian-style otherworld, that will appeal to fans of the Harry Potter and Chrestomanci series . . . the book will appeal to both girls and boys. This is an extremely enjoyable read and a well-deserving addition to the magical fantasy genre
—— Andrea Rayner , booksforkeeps.co.ukA wonderfully intriguing mystery . . . Uncommonly good!
—— Chris Bradford, author of THE YOUNG SAMURAI seriesWeird, whacky and utterly wonderful. Go to Lundinor. You won't ever want to come back
—— Joshua Khan, author of SHADOW MAGICAn auspicious trilogy opener
—— KirkusLots of fun, full of character, and great for the imagination
—— BookTrustThe Crooked Sixpence is a wonderful addition to our school library, and one that I can't wait to recommend
—— Anna Tomlinson , TES