When Louis gets eaten up by a Gulper, his big sister Sarah knows she has to act fast, and sets off in hot pursuit. But rescuing a boy from a Gulper's tummy isn't so simple - especially when other strange and
scary creatures are looking for their dinner too. . .
Creators
As well as being a children's author and illustrator, John Fardell is also a cartoonist. His work has appeared in many other publications, including the Independent, the Herald and the List. In addition to his award-winning picture books, John also writes and illustrates novels for older children. . He lives in Edinburgh and has two young sons.
Reviews
One of our cleverest writer-illustrators.
Telegraph Children's Books of the Year 2010
Delicious. I love this book so much I want to eat it up.
New York Times, Notable Children's Books 2012
Fantastic monster names and a plucky heroine make this a real winner of a tale!
Tbk Magazine, Book of the Month
Fardell is an expert at adapting comic book techniques to the picture book…appeal from infants to teens.
Books For Keeps
Inventive and useful at different levels. Great to read at story times with noises, or one-to-one, scrutinising the illustrations.
Peters Bookselling Services
Truly amusing, strange, gripping and entertaining.
Early Years Educator
The ultimate book of cliff-hangers. Very funny and page-turning with clear and colourful illustrations and enough detail to fascinate the most curious child.
Armadillo Magazine
Fardell’s ravenous creatures resemble exotic prehistoric animals … (but) the ending is reassuring, (showing) that if you have your wits about you there’s no need to be scared of anything!
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