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Whale Trail: The Curse of Baron von Barry
Whale Trail: The Curse of Baron von Barry
Oct 8, 2024 10:15 AM

Whale Trail: The Curse of Baron von Barry

An animated storybook with narration by Peter Serafinowicz featuring the song 'Whale Trail' by Gruff Rhys.

Out in the big blue, in the deepest darkest depths of the sea, a little whale is lost. His name is Willow. He's funny, clever and almost always brave, but he's about to meet the slimiest, strangest, scariest creature in the ocean. . . Baron von Barry.

Will Willow escape the baron's clutches? And will he ever find his way home? Find out in this story, the first of Willow's adventures.

A beautifully illustrated picture book for children aged 3 and over. And perfect for Whale Trail fans aged 0-100. This is where the Whale Trail legend begins.

Reviews

Jacques is one of the literary world's best kept secrets . . . He has created a fascinating world of wonder which gets richer with every book. A cracking read from start to finish

—— Glasgow Evening Times

Not since Roald Dahl have children filled their shelves so compulsively

—— The Times

He is a wonderful storyteller, immersed in his own kingdom

—— Guardian

A plot-twisting, hilarious and magical read from Gliori

—— Teaching and Learning

An exhilarating, entertaining read

—— Scotsman

Beautifully-written high fantasy about dragons. Credible, interesting characters, intricate but subtle worldbuilding and elegant prose ... Recommended by us for its sheer class.

—— The Bookbag

(a) smart and affecting debut novel … Hartman tackles difficult issues with subtlety and creativity, weaves in a surprisingly touching romance, and does it all in beautiful prose

—— SFX

a must for all Pratchett fans

—— Mansfield Chad

As the well-places plot unravels in Pratchett's inimitable style, it goes without saying that everything gets very funny.
Like Tiffany, Pratchett has always known that "laughter helps things slide into the thinking".

—— Alex Sarll, Sarah O'Meara , Romsey Advertiser, Bucks Herald, Hampshire Chronicle Series, Blackpool Gazette

Pratchett's book is suffused with an awareness of the thankless exhaustion which awaits people in the caring professions.

—— Express & Star City Final (Wolverhampton West Midlands)

A must for all Pratchett fans, young and old.

—— Bill Purdue , Mansfield Chad

As the well-paced plot unravels in Pratchett's inimitable style, it goes without saying that everything gets very funny. Like Tiffany, Pratchett has always has always known that "laughter helps things slide into the thinking."

—— Alex Sarll , Bradford Telegraph

There's plenty of Pratchett's trademark humour to enjoy... Fantastic fantasy and laugh-out-loud humour make this a real treat.

—— Stacia Briggs , Norwich Telegraph

Sure to be a huge seller over Christmas, the fantastic new teen title from the king of fantasy, Terry Pratchett....This is much darker than the previous Tiffany novels, as Tiffany grows up along with the readers. That said, it's still filled with Pratchett's trademark quircky humour.

—— Clare Mitchell , Yorkshire Post

If you must have more contemporary fantasy for your almost-teens, then the bogglingly prolific Terry Prachett has a new junior Discworld title: I Shall Wear Midnight

—— The Independant on Sunday

Although I Shall Wear Midnight, the fourth volume in the Tiffany Aching books by master of fantasy worlds Terry Pratchett is marked as being for younger readers, this is a book that older fans can't help but enjoy. Full of puns, allusions and some very odd characters, including Tiffany's ex, this is a book to laugh your way through.

—— Caroline Franklin , Newbury Weekly News

There are suprising revelations about other acquaintances in this action packed story with dark moments lightened by humour, not least from the wonderful Nac Mac Feegles. Full length novel for older, capable readers.

—— Primary Times

Teen witch Tiffany is one of Pratchett's most formidable creations yet

—— Time Out

As Tiffany tackles domestic drudgery and the monstrous villain, Pratchett brings us reflections on the role of women, the dangers of religion and the follies of society. And, writing at the height of his powers, he makes us laugh a lot

—— Nicolette Jones , The Sunday Times

Pratchett's trademark wordplay and humor are much in evidence, but he's also interested in weightier topics, including religious prejudice and the importance of living a balanced life. Tiffany Aching fans, who have been waiting for this novel since Wintersmith should be ecstatic

—— Publishers Weekly

There are suprising revelations about other acquaintances in this action-packed story with dark moments lightened by humour, not least from the wonderful Nac Mac Feegles

—— Primary Times
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