Description
One pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic . . . Jamie Oliver, bestselling author and internationally renowned chef, delivers the perfect recipe for a page-turning children's fiction debut!
Billy and his friends know that Waterfall Woods is out of bounds; strange things are rumoured to have happened there and no one in their village has ventured past its walls for decades...
But when they discover a secret way in, Billy and his best friends, Anna, Jimmy and Andy, can't resist the temptation to explore! Only to quickly discover that the woods are brimming with magic and inhabited by all sorts of unusual creatures, including a whole community of sprites who need the childrens' help!
With magical battles, a long-lost mythical city, fantastical flying machines, epic feasts and one GIANT rescue, get ready for an adventure you'll never forget! Also features a special selection of exclusive recipes from Jamie based on Billy's adventure!
About the Author
Jamie Oliver (Author)
Jamie Oliver is a global phenomenon in food and campaigning.
During a 24-year television and publishing career he has sold nearly 50 million books worldwide, and his TV series are watched by millions of people around the globe.
Jamie has now published 26 best-selling cookery books, making him the top-selling non-fiction author in UK history.
Alongside his work in TV and publishing, Jamie also connects with audiences across multiple digital platforms, creating and appearing in exclusive content forjamieoliver.com, the Jamie Oliver YouTube channels and a variety of social platforms.
Jamie started cooking at his parents' pub, The Cricketers, in Clavering, Essex, at the tender age of eight. After leaving school he began a career as a chef that took him to the River Cafe, where he was famously spotted by a television production company and the Naked Chef was born.
Jamie now lives in Essex with his wife Jools and their five children.
Monica Armino (Illustrator)
Monica Armino is a Spanish illustrator. She graduated in Fine Arts and is based in Madrid. She has an extensive knowledge of both digital and traditional techniques and has published several books with various publishers and agencies in Europe and the USA. Monica also works in the animation industry as a character designer, background artist and colour and texture artist for feature films and pre-school TV series like the award-winning Puffin Rock.
Reviews
I really enjoyed reading Billy and the Giant Adventure. It was a funny and magical story with beautiful illustrations. -- Chloe * Love Reading 4 Kids *
Full of lots of fun, adventure and magic. Jamie Oliver has done amazing with this book and one I
will recommend to all my friends. I loved this book I couldn't put it down. Best book this year!
A magical story with action, excitement, monsters, and funny humour. I couldn't put the book down. My imagination was running wild. I could really see the story inside my head -- Holly B * Love Reading 4 Kids *
I loved this adventure book. It was full of mythical creatures, and it has a message about saving the environment. The pictures are great too. Sometimes I struggle to finish longer books but this
one kept me reading all the way through. I couldn't put it down - I would definitely recommend it!
A thrilling, gripping book. It pulls you into the amazing fantasy world of the Sprites, Boonas and Giants. I loved it! -- Neeva P * Love Reading 4 Kids *
I loved reading Billy and the giant adventure. I couldn't put the book down. I love the different chapters and especially the recipes at the end of the book as well! -- Paul * Love Reading 4 Kids *
Awards
Short-listed for The Week Junior Book Awards 2024 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9780241596142
Author Jamie Oliver
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Puffin
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 295g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm
