The Wizard In My Shed: The Misadventures of Merdyn the Wild by Simon Farnaby (En

Description: The Wizard In My Shed by Simon Farnaby, Claire Powell Meet Merdyn the Wild (the worlds most badly-behaved wizard), Rose (the worlds most ordinary girl) and Bubbles (the worlds best guinea pig) on a hilarious adventure that might just end in an epic wizard battle in the garden - if youre lucky. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Merdyn the Wild is from the Dark Ages. Hes the worlds greatest Warlock (dont call him a wizard), banished to the 21st century for bad behaviour, and hes about to create a whole load of trouble for Rose, aged 12.Rose is a totally ordinary girl, on a mission to mend her broken family. Bubbles is Roses guinea pig. He just poos a lot. When Rose bumps into Merdyn and discovers what he is, she quickly realises that he could be just what she needs. Rose agrees to help Merdyn navigate the confusing ways of the modern world (things like: the lidded bowl in the bathroom is NOT a sink, its a TOILET, so definitely DONT wash your face in it) if Merdyn gives her a spell to fix her family in return.Now they just need to hide him in the shed without Roses mum noticing, track down Merdyns magic staff and find a way to send Merdyn back through time to the Dark Ages. What could possibly go wrong...?From the writer of the Paddington 2 movie and writer and star of Horrible Histories, this hilariously silly, heartfelt adventure with a historical twist is perfect for fans of David Walliams and David Baddiel. Author Biography Simon Farnaby (Author) Simon Farnaby has written and starred in some of the UKs best-loved family TV such as Horrible Histories, and Ghosts, and films such as Paddington 2 and Wonka. The Wizard in My Shed was his first childrens book. When not writing or acting, Simon is a keen amateur wizard and can often be found in his garden (unsuccessfully) conjuring vegetable spells.Claire Powell (Illustrator) Claire is an illustrator, writer and designer who lives and works in London. She has spent several years as a design director in the world of channel rebranding working for clients such as Nickelodeon, BBC Three, CBBC and BBC One. Claire has a tendency towards humour and bright, bold use of colour and she loves creating strong typographical layouts to help tell a story. Review Farnabys skill is evident not just in the gags, but in how he ties up loose ends... [a] hoot of a debut. * The Observer *a time-travelling comedy of errors full of mischief * Guardian *[delivers] plenty of laughs * The Sunday Express *From the first page, the originality, quirky characters and subversive humour in this whacky, inverted time-slip novel grab the imagination and dont let go. This compelling debut novel from one of the authors/stars of TVs Horrible Histories is big-hearted, inventive and very, very funny. * BookTrust *full of laughs and fast action... will appeal to the adult reader as well as the intended audience * Books for Keeps *A funny, big-hearted read * Womans Way *[this book] made me laugh out loud on more than one occasion * ReadingZone *a big, bold cast of brilliant characters, fun and laughter all the way, an entertaining historical twist and a story with a warm and compassionate heart... one of the best middle grade series to grace our bookshelves * Wigan Today * Long Description Merdyn the Wild is from the Dark Ages. Hes the worlds greatest Warlock ( dont call him a wizard), banished to the 21st century for bad behaviour, and hes about to create a whole load of trouble for Rose, aged 12. Rose is a totally ordinary girl, on a mission to mend her broken family. Bubbles is Roses guinea pig. He just poos a lot. When Rose bumps into Merdyn and discovers what he is, she quickly realises that he could be just what she needs. Rose agrees to help Merdyn navigate the confusing ways of the modern world (things like: the lidded bowl in the bathroom is NOT a sink, its a TOILET, so definitely DONT wash your face in it) if Merdyn gives her a spell to fix her family in return.Now they just need to hide him in the shed without Roses mum noticing, track down Merdyns magic staff and find a way to send Merdyn back through time to the Dark Ages. What could possibly go wrong...? From the writer of the Paddington 2 movie and writer and star of Horrible Histories , this hilariously silly, heartfelt adventure with a historical twist is perfect for fans of David Walliams and David Baddiel. Review Quote full of laughs and fast action... will appeal to the adult reader as well as the intended audience Promotional "Headline" Meet Merdyn the Wild (the worlds most badly-behaved wizard), Rose (the worlds most ordinary girl) and Bubbles (the worlds best guinea pig) on a hilarious adventure that might just end in an epic wizard battle in the garden - if youre lucky. Details ISBN1444957619 Author Claire Powell Pages 384 Publisher Hachette Childrens Group Year 2020 ISBN-10 1444957619 ISBN-13 9781444957617 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-10-01 Imprint Hodder Childrens Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English DEWEY 823.92 Audience Age 9-11 UK Release Date 2020-10-01 Series The Misadventures of Merdyn the Wild Subtitle The Misadventures of Merdyn the Wild Illustrator Claire Powell Audience Childrens (6-12) NZ Release Date 2021-01-11 AU Release Date 2021-01-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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