Description
This is the story of a sleepy town called Suds. A place where stories fill the air of children turning grey and disappearing without a trace...
Poppy and Erasmus are certain there's something peculiar going on in Suds, and they're determined to unravel its secrets. But when they discover the answers might lie in the dark and twisting woods, can they find the courage to creep inside and solve this riddling mystery?
'A thrilling read...flavoured with fairytales, drizzled with a syrup of fear and sprinkled with heart.' M.G. Leonard
About the Author
Born in Tasmania with Irish roots, Samuel J. Halpin writes daily. Having studied journalism at the University of New South Wales, Samuel went on to take cinematography at AFTRS, the national Australian film school in Sydney before moving to London and working in comedy TV production. His children's books are his answer to a childhood raised on a hodgepodge of fairy tales, crowded bookshelves and cups of hot chocolate.
Reviews
a charmingly dark tale that's dripping with style. Drawing inspiration from fables and legends, it creates an adventure that will send a chill up even the bravest reader's spine. * NYA LitFest Newsletter review *
A deliciously dark fairytale. * Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy *
A story woven in the finest of silk threads and stitched full of imagination. Poppy and Erasmus will warm even the coldest of beating hearts! * Helena Duggan, author of A Place Called Perfect *
A thrilling read...flavoured with fairytales, drizzled with a syrup of fear and sprinkled with heart. * M.G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy *
An enjoyable balance of chills, mystery and humour all wrapped up inside a plot that will keep the youngest readers hooked until the very last page. * Starburst Magazine *
Awards
Short-listed for Junior Design Awards 2019 and James Reckitt Hull Children's Book Award 2020 and Crimefest Book Awards 2020 (UK) and The Weald Book Award 2021 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781474945660
Author Samuel J. Halpin
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 290g
Dimensions(mm) 199mm * 138mm * 23mm
