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Krampus Confidential

Kyle Sullivan Derek Sullivan

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English
Hazy Dell Press
04 January 2022
Series: Hazy Fables
"2023 Independent Book Publisher Book Award Winner: Best Holiday Book

It's almost Christmas, but the nights in Tinseltown are anything but silent.

Ruprecht, a twelve-year-old krampus and wannabe detective, gets more than he bargained for when he takes the case of a terrified elf. Finding himself at the top of the Tinseltown Police Department's naughty list, Ruprecht is joined by his best friend, a ghost named Marley, to explore the underbelly of this festive but gritty metropolis, solve the mystery, and clear his name for good.

Book 3 of the Hazy Fables middle-grade series, this quick-witted parody of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon

follows up its acclaimed predecessors, Zombie, Or Not to Be (a brainy adaptation of Hamlet) and Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia (a Kirkus Best Book of 2019). Featuring powerful witches, a greedy goblin, a colossal cat, a ""psychic"" reindeer, and a platoon of shadowy phantoms, this whip-smart thriller celebrates the delightfully dark side of Christmas with mystery, intrigue, and a sleighful of characters from European folklore.

""A witty parody of a film noir classic, this thriller will keep you turning the pages until well past midnight."" -Illustoria Magazine"
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Illustrated by:   Derek Sullivan
Imprint:   Hazy Dell Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 222mm,  Width: 152mm, 
ISBN:   9781948931267
ISBN 10:   1948931265
Series:   Hazy Fables
Pages:   242
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Kyle Sullivan is a writer based in Portland, Oregon. His titles for children include Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia, Zombie, Or Not to Be, The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies, Monster ABC, Hush Now, Banshee! and Goodnight Krampus. Derek Sullivan is a Seattle-based illustrator. He has illustrated many books for children including Party Croc!: A Folktale from Zimbabwe for Albert Whitman & Company; and Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia, Zombie, Or Not to Be, The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies, Monster ABC, Goodnight Krampus, and Get Dressed, Sasquatch! for Hazy Dell Press.

Reviews for Krampus Confidential

Another stunning collaboration from the Sullivan brothers. A witty parody of a film noir classic, this thriller will keep you turning the pages until well past midnight. -Illustoria Magazine [T]inseltown is packed with the usual (and unusual) suspects of Christmas lore, and the culprit could be anyone. Ruprecht narrates the mystery in a noir style that is both world-weary and tongue-in-cheek...This charming work draws to a satisfactory close with justice restored. Good fun for youngsters who prefer their holiday cheer with a dark twist. -Kirkus Reviews This mystery [is] a page-turner. -School Library Journal Krampus Confidential is a lighthearted winter romp through a magical world inhabited by some of Europe's most infamous Yuletide folk creatures. A great way to introduce children to the bizarre and fascinating worlds of monsters and mystery. -Dr. Emily Zarka, host of PBS' Monstrum


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