Follow the thrilling journey of step-siblings Rory and Dawn as they uncover the mysterious and terrifying truth behind the sudden appearance of monstrous creatures in their town.
'The ultimate book for any Jennings or Gleitzman fan.' Kids Book Review Shortlisted - BILBY Children's Choice Awards 2002 - Prize for Writing for Young Adults Winner - KROC Children's Choice Awards 2000 - Prize for Writing for Young Adults Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 1998 - Older Readers Winner - Dymock's Children's Choice Awards 1999 - Older Readers Winner - CROW Children's Choice Awards 1998 - Prize for Writing for Young Adults Winner - COOL Children's Choice Awards 1998 - Prize for Writing for Young Adults
Something very weird is happening to Dawn and Rory. And it's not just their new step-family.
Slurping slobberers want to suck their bones out.
Strange steel sheep want to smash them to pieces.
Giant frogs want to crunch them up.
Cruel killer creepers want to squeeze the life out of them.
Their parents can't help them. Dawn and Rory are on their own.
It's wild. It's wacky. It's WICKED!
With the perfect mix of humour and suspense, Wicked! will keep middle-grade readers on the edge of their seat as Rory and Dawn navigate the challenges of life, family ... and monsters!
A must-read for any kid (or adult) who loves a good mix of creepy, funny and clever storytelling.
ALL SIX PARTS IN ONE! Part 1- The Slobberers Part 2- Battering Rams Part 3- Croaked Part 4- Dead Ringer Part 5- The Creeper Part 6- Till Death Us Do Part
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PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN
'Readers can't get enough of him.' The Independent
'A brilliantly funny writer' Sunday Telegraph
'A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject' Sunday Times
'He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.' The Guardian
By:
Paul Jennings, Morris Gleitzman Imprint: Puffin Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 196mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 27mm
Weight: 322g ISBN:9780141300474 ISBN 10: 0141300477 Pages: 360 Publication Date:31 October 1998 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Young adult
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English as a second language
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Children's (6-12)
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
