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Spookyrumpus

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Spookyrumpus
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tony Mitton
Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 249,Width 241
ISBN/Barcode 9781843626084
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Illustrations Full colour throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Orchard Books
Publication Date 25 August 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Bong! Goes the bell in the rickety tower, Twelve times...that means it's Spooky Hour. Listen! Hush! Oooh, what's that sound The midnight spooks are coming round. The creepy countdown has begun, so get ready to giggle at funny, floaty ghosts, clickety-clackety skeletons and terrific tromping trolls! A real rollicking, romping, rhyming story with hilarious illustrations - perfect for every little monster!

Author Biography

Tony Mitton is a highly-respected poet, and has written many titles for children, including the picture books illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees: Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!, Down by the Cool of the Pool, Spookyrumpus 'winner of the Sheffield Book Prize, the Dundee Book Award and the Portsmouth Book Award' and Come to Tea on Planet Zum-Zee, as well as a poetry rap series, which includes Big Bad Raps for Orchard. Tony also won the Smarties Prize. He spends his time writing, giving poetry performances and visiting primary schools. Tony lives in Cambridge.

Reviews

An excellent tale to tell to any little monsters. - Bury Free Press Series