A bewitching tale, weaving folklore with contemporary horror for a teen audience.
Sticks and stones will break your bones . . .
Something strange is happening in Merryweather-by-the-Sea.
Whispers in the playground abound – a spring-heeled phantom haunts the edge of the Wyrdwood, the ancient forest which surrounds the sleepy coastal town. But the Twig Man is the least of Kiki Harper’s concerns.
Returning home for the holidays, Kiki discovers a peculiar woman has moved into her family home, having stolen everybody’s hearts. Who is the beautiful Fay – and could Kiki's family really be bewitched?
Cover illustration by Alice Cao.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Curtis Jobling was born in Blackpool, England. He is the production designer of the world-wide hit children's television show 'Bob the Builder', the character designer of BBC's new pre-school show "Rubbadubbers", and has a number of his own shows in development. He has also worked on Aardman's Oscar winning 'A Close Shave' and Tim Burton's 'Mars Attacks
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