Granny's Little Monsters

Description

Granny's hunt for the perfect pet brings some unexpected results in this goofy adventure of family, mudlarking and mayhem. Zac and Essie have been helping their Granny Mo in her search for the perfect pet. She's tried everything from cats to axolotls and just can't find the right one. But when the trio go mudlarking in the river bank they find a creature unlike anything else ... Granny Mo might have set out looking for a pet but now she's got a monster on her hands, and it's about to get up to some mischief!

Karen McCombie is a bestselling author for children and teenagers, best known for the seriesAlly's World,Angels Next DoorandYou, Me and Thing. Before becoming an author she worked for teen magazines such asJ-17andSugar,in roles as diverse as fashion editor, quiz writer and pet correspondent. Originally from Scotland, she now lives in London with her husband, young daughter and assorted cats, who all give her inspiration for her books, whether they like it or not.

"Young readers will love this funny story. Adventures with Granny are often the very best kind" -- Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination, blog "Not only is this read tremendous fun, but it is also a delightfully charming tale - one which portrays the close bond between three members of the same family, and which left me with a huge smile on my face and a warm glow when I finished it" -- World's Smallest Library, blog "McCombie is on her best comedy form as she casts a magical spell of family fun, warmth and wit over this laughter-packed tale" -- Lancashire Evening Post "There's plenty of fun to be had as the third little monster runs riot in the flat and the children have the most exciting visit to Granny Mo's that they have ever had ... this story will delight younger readers" -- The Letterpress Project