Author:Paul Stewart,Tony Ross
WOOF! Alice's new pet budgie doesn't speak. It barks! Dad says the bird must go, but what do you do with a barking budgie?
OINK! When greedy Albert pinches a Mars bar, his grandmother warns him of the curse of the were-pig. Will he grow a curly tail when the sun comes out?
RIBBIT! The croaking frog in the garden is driving Looby loopy! Grandad wonders if it's an enchanted prince, but Looby doesn't believe in fairy tales any more. Maybe she should just give the frog a tiny kiss . . .
Three lively, funny tales from Smarties Prize-winning author Paul Stewart.
Warm, funny and light, these are great stories
—— JuniorBeautifully written by Smarties Prize-winning author Paul Stewart and beautilfully illustrated
—— Bournemouth Daily EchoA convoluted, chaotic story that abounds with wicked fun
—— Sunday TribuneA Gliori novel is always a rollercoaster of a ride, packed with linguistic and plotting invention, and she shows no sign of running out of ideas or energy
—— ScotsmanA fantastic story
—— Teen TitlesWill gratify book lovers and fantasy experts alike
—— The Horn BookA refreshing and unique tale – one that rises above the clichés it could so easily have fallen into – that entertains on every level. It’s pitched perfectly to its audience (as well as those who are a few years older...) and, while only time will tell if it becomes a classic, it treats the familiar tropes with care and respect, leaving the reader wanting more after the final page has been turned.
—— StarburstThis is a brilliant story, and Django Wexler is a name to remember - as if you could forget it!
—— Books Monthly, Children's Book of the MonthRich and dense and creative
—— The Bookbag