"Nadia Shireen's first illustrated middle grade novel is a brilliantly hilarious and heartwarming tale perfect for fans of Alex T Smith, Sophy Henn and Hannah Peck. There is a subtle storyline about the fact that Ted and Nancy's parents have left them, which explains why Nancy is so defensive when it comes to Ted. Yet, it's Shireen's gloriously anarchic sense of humour and illustration which really steals the show. Absolutely brilliant."
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The action, humor, and ample illustrations give this much reader appeal. A lighthearted series opener. (Animal fantasy. 8-12) - Kirkus Review
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Perfect for fans of Mr Gum and The Animals of Farthing Wood, this hilarious, irreverent series from picture book superstar Nadia Shireen follows two urban foxes who escape to the wonderfully weird forest of Grimwood!
After a run-in with the scariest street cat in the Big City, fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy flee for Grimwood, expecting to find refuge in the peaceful countryside. Instead, they are met with thieving eagles, dramatic ducks, riotous rabbits and an absurd game called Treebonk! While Ted quickly falls in love with his wacky new neighbours, Nancy thinks they're all bonkers. But she soon discovers that, as kooky they are, the animals of Grimwood always look out for each other.
Now Nancy must ask herself an important question: yes, Grimwood may be weird, but could it also be . . . home?
Age: From 7 years
Paperback
Nadia Shireen
256 pages
H: 198mm W: 130mm