Dark, scary and magnificently illustrated, this is a new series not to be missed!
Pip is in hiding, trapped in the great walled city of Hangman's Hollow.
The sinister Jarvis roams the streets, seeking out children wherever he can find them. And now he has found a deadly ally.
With his friends Toad and Frankie, Pip must seek out Jarvis in his dark forest stronghold, and strike a blow for the city's lost children ...
Praise for the Something Wickedly Weird series: 'Engagingly illustrated ... cheerful, fast-moving romp.' - Carousel
From the moment they claw their way out of a graveyard you know you are onto a winner. - Publishing News
The Wooden Mile: 'Fast-paced and accompanied by Mould's own dark illustrations, The Wooden Mile is a riveting read for newly independent readers.' - Bookfest
A splendid mix of Gothic horror and cartoon-style fun. - Bookbag
Margaret Mahy's many books - picture books, short stories, and fiction for teenagers as well as younger children - have been hugely successful all round the world and she was indisputably one of the most popular and successful 20th-century children's authors. She won the CARNEGIE MEDAL and many other awards, and was nominated for the HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN AWARD. Margaret died in July 2012.
Chris Mould is an award-winning author and illustrator. He is one of twenty studio artists at the prestigious Dean Clough Mills. His published work ranges from picture books to young fiction, theatre posters, editorial cartoons for major newspapers and character development work for animated features. He exhibits his artwork regularly, commits to an ongoing programme of events and also curates a gallery space dedicated to children's books artwork. Visit http://www.chrismould.blogspot.co.uk/ or follow him on Twitter @chrismouldink for more news.