The Last Zoo by Sam Gayton
Pia lives in a zoo in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with her parents (both ghosts), several old and cranky genies, a devil, and two young angels. She spends her days trimming genie-beards, trying to avoid being tricked into selling her soul, and waiting for the angels to make a miracle big enough to save the world.
"Gayton conjures worlds far beyond your imagination and characters that grab you by the hand and pull you with them, headlong into adventure" -- Gill Lewis
"An enchanting read" -- Alex Scarrow
"Fantastical! (And very funny)" -- Pamela Butchart
"An incredible fantasy fiction book full of humour." -- Natasha Harding * The Sun *
"Poignant, strange, and featuring an extraordinary cast of creatures, from Smellephants to Faberge chickens, Gayton's latest novel is his most moving and ambitious yet" * Guardian *
"Funny and fantastical, this unusual and imaginative adventure will sweep you away with Pia on a magical quest to save the world." * The Week Junior *
"Mind-stretching, moving and explosive — a book that warns against the ubiquitous urge to seek a magical fix elsewhere for the consequences of planet-wrecking human irresponsibility." -- Imogen Russell-Williams * The Times Literary Supplement *
"An enchanting read" -- Alex Scarrow
"Fantastical! (And very funny)" -- Pamela Butchart
"An incredible fantasy fiction book full of humour." -- Natasha Harding * The Sun *
"Poignant, strange, and featuring an extraordinary cast of creatures, from Smellephants to Faberge chickens, Gayton's latest novel is his most moving and ambitious yet" * Guardian *
"Funny and fantastical, this unusual and imaginative adventure will sweep you away with Pia on a magical quest to save the world." * The Week Junior *
"Mind-stretching, moving and explosive — a book that warns against the ubiquitous urge to seek a magical fix elsewhere for the consequences of planet-wrecking human irresponsibility." -- Imogen Russell-Williams * The Times Literary Supplement *
Sam Gayton lives in Margate. In 2009 he completed the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa University and not long after published his first book, The Snow Merchant. He loves American novels, Italian food and the English countryside. When he's not writing, he likes playing old board games, strumming his guitar and joining as many rock bands as possible (currently at seven).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781783447701 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783447702 |
| Title | The Last Zoo |
| Author | Sam Gayton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2019-03-07 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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