Podkin and the Tentacled Terror

Podkin and the Tentacled Terror

Author: Kieran Larwood

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2024-09-10

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 0571369561

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After claiming the Singing Spear, Podkin heads to the sea to search out the last gift of all - the anvil of Magmarok - which is hidden inside a mysterious labyrinth. He must brave Ancient sea monsters and pirates to arrive at the city that houses the anvil before Scramashank and his Gorm. But what will it take to defeat the labyrinth and win the anvil? And what will happen when the Gifts finally gather in one place? Another rip roaring adventure, exquisitely illustrated with full page artwork from the leading fantasy illustrator of our age, David Wyatt. Praise for the series: 'Larwood is forging a new path in classic tales.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave 'Spellbinding.' Guardian 'Storytelling perfection.' Sophie Anderson 'Pure magic.' Abi Elphinstone


Uki and the Ghostburrow

Uki and the Ghostburrow

Author: Kieran Larwood

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 0571342876

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From bestselling author and winner of the Blue Peter Book Award, this is the sixth adventure set in the world of Podkin One-Ear. 'Why are you worried? You have us beside you! We've captured three spirits already. We've beaten Endwatchers, two clans, snakes, plagues and a whole ocean of disgusting maggots.' After capturing Charice, there is only one spirit left for Uki to find: Mortix, the most dangerous of all. With his friends Jori, Cole and Kree, Uki heads to Eisenfell - the greatest city in Hulstland - only to find that Mortix has taken control of Emperor Ash and is plotting to conquer the whole Five Realms with her terrifying army. Uki must dodge the Endwatch, the Shrikes, Clan Septys and the guards and find a way to complete his quest before all is lost. 'Storytelling perfection.' Sophie Anderson 'Pure magic.' Abi Elphinstone 'Superb.' Max Porter 'A spellbinding story full of friendship, excitement and magic.' Guardian 'A classic.' BookTrust 'Riveting adventure.' Kirkus


Podkin One-Ear

Podkin One-Ear

Author: Kieran Larwood

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2017-09-05

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1328828913

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Middle-earth for middle graders! This young reader fantasy series proves you don't have to be brave or powerful to do great things. In a classic fantasy world of anthropomorphic rabbits, three young siblings are on the run from the villainous Gorm tribe who have killed and enslaved their clan. Podkin, once destined to be clan leader, has always been spoiled, but now he must act bravely as he, his older sister, and baby brother flee for their lives. Facing pursuit and treachery, the three collect allies in their search for refuge, until at last they are ready to fight back against the Gorm and attempt to rid the land of an evil scourge. For young fans of Redwall, Warriors, and other classic animal fantasy favorites.


Carnival of the Lost

Carnival of the Lost

Author: Kieran Larwood

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2022-02-01

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 0571364519

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A wonderfully murky, carnivalesque world of intrigue, unexpected friendships and mysteries solved.Sheba the wolf girl joins an unusual troupe of performers that includes Pyewacket, a witch's imp; Gigantus the giant and Sister Moon, a knife thrower. For the first time in her life she feels she might make true friends, and learn a real stage craft. But soon that's not all she has to think about . . .Children are being sucked into the Thames and there have been strange sightings of a mechanical monster. The carnival troupe know first-hand that looks only tell half a story - they become determined to find these forgotten children. Perhaps they will unravel the mystery that has defied even the law!Illustrated with black and white artwork from superstar illustrator, Sam Usher, and the first in a brand new series!'Thrilling, original, full of zest and wit.' The London Times'An atmospheric and exciting read.' BookTrust'A page-turning adventure.' The Daily Mirror


The Gift of Dark Hollow

The Gift of Dark Hollow

Author: Kieran Larwood

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2018-08-07

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1328518914

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The Longburrow series is Middle-earth for middle graders as readers are drawn deeper and deeper into the story of the young rabbit Podkin One-Ear fighting to save his land from evil. Hiding with fellow refugees, Podkin, Paz, and Pook are temporarily safe in Dark Hollow Warren. But their enemies—the evil Gorm—still search for them. The rabbits’ only hope may be to locate twelve magical Gifts and use them to defeat the Gorm. The fate of all rabbitkind is at stake, and danger lurks at every turn. It will take all the siblings’ courage and ingenuity to find the Gifts, battle the Gorm, and stay alive. Action and intrigue infuse the second installment of a series that shows that anyone—even little rabbits—can do great things.


The Beasts of Grimheart

The Beasts of Grimheart

Author: Kieran Larwood

Publisher: Clarion Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1328696022

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Three young rabbits, Podkin, Paz, and Pook, struggle to keep their ragtag group of refugees safe from the enemies who hunt them, encountering new challenges and unlikely allies as they attempt to convince feuding clans to unite in a final desperate battle for freedom.


Uki and the Outcasts

Uki and the Outcasts

Author: Kieran Larwood

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 0571342817

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From bestselling author and winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award, Uki and the Outcasts is the first in a new trilogy set in the world of Podkin One-Ear.'EXCELLENT,' says the bard. 'It's probably a good idea for you to know about him.''Wait . . . him? Who's him?' said Rue.'Uki,' says the bard. 'Uki Patchwork. The Magpie Demon. Uki of the Two Furs.'From the Ice Wastes beyond the Cinder Wall emerges an unlikely hero. Rejected by his village and left to die, young Uki is given life and unique powers by a long-buried spirit from the time of the Ancients . . . and a life or death mission.Joined by two other outcasts - a trained assassin who refuses to kill people and a very short rabbit who rides the fastest jerboa on the plains - Uki must capture Valkus, the Spirit of War, before rabbitkind destroys itself in conflict.A thrilling new book set in the Five Realms of Podkin One-Ear.'Storytelling perfection.' Sophie Anderson'One of my sons very favourite authors.' Romesh Ranganathan'Superb.' Max Porter


Uki and the Swamp Spirit

Uki and the Swamp Spirit

Author: Kieran Larwood

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2020-07-02

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 0571342841

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From bestselling author and winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award, Uki and the Swamp Spirit is the fifth title set in the world of Podkin One-Ear. Uki had the sensation of a sickly green light, spreading out through the networks of water. Of tendrils connecting all the creatures of the marsh in a web . . . Linking itself so it could poison it all and destroy it. Uki and his friends have two more spirits to find and capture. After defeating Valkus, they make for Clarice, who is spreading disease through the swamps. Can Uki and his friends outwit him - all whilst they themselves are being chased by the Endwatch and Jori's clan of assassins? 'Storytelling perfection.' Sophie Anderson 'One of my sons very favourite authors.' Romesh Ranganathan 'Superb.' Max Porter 'It's jolly good fun ... expect sequels to breed like... well, rabbits.' SFX on The Legend of Podkin One-Ear


Jed Greenleaf

Jed Greenleaf

Author: Kieran Larwood

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2024-10-22

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 0571382673

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'This thrilling adventure has it all! A huge heart, a fantastic plot and an irresistible superhero. I was swept away into Jed Greenleaf's world of magical oak forests, dastardly villains and sparkling dryads. I adored it!' Jasbinder Bilan Skin of bark, soul of a hero . . . an astonishing standalone adventure from the bestselling author of The World of Podkin One-Ear. Albion city is governed by a puppet queen, secretly controlled by Lord Cromwell, and strange magic is afoot as six Guilds all compete to rule it. Although the Leaf Guild is the weakest, no one has reckoned with newcomer Jed Greenleaf's extraordinary ability to transform into a half-tree, covered over with bark . . . he just needs to learn how to harness that power. Could he be the hero that the Guild needs to win at the Punchbowl tournament? It just might be that this year Jed can turn over a new leaf in the history books, and bring glory to the decaying Guild and peace to Albion . . . Beautifully illustrated with full page artwork by leading fantasy illustrator David Wyatt. 'Yet another page-turner. Kieran Larwood never disappoints and his fans will be queuing up the street to get their hands on this epic adventure.' David Long