The Runaway Troll by Matt Haig

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There's one thing every troll child dreads more than anything - and that's the Betterer, the evil troll in Shadow Forest who loves to punish his fellow trolls for their grubby and stupid habits in lots of horrible ways.

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The Runaway Troll by Matt Haig

There's one thing every troll child dreads more than anything - and that's the Betterer, the evil troll in Shadow Forest who loves to punish his fellow trolls for their grubby and stupid habits in lots of horrible ways.
Children with a taste for magic and fantasy will find both - and a dollop of humour - in this second tale of Samuel Blink. . this entertaining thriller oozes comedy and suspense in equal measure * Daily Mail *
Fast, fun and furious action with a cast of humorous characters and creatures. A runaway hit * TBK *
It is so good to have a children's book, full of fun and adventure . . . a well-judged adventure for young readers, told in a proper story-teller's voice. Hurrah! * Carousel *
. . . thoroughly engaging and readable * www.thebookbag.co.uk *
Matt Haig's first novel for young readers, Shadow Forest, won the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Gold Smarties Award. He is also the author of various adult novels, including the bestsellers The Last Family in England and The Radleys. Reviewers have called his writing 'totally engrossing', 'touching, quirky and macabre' and 'so surprising and strange that it vaults into a realm all of its own'. His books have been translated into 25 languages. He lives in York.
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ISBN 13 9780552555784
ISBN 10 0552555789
Title The Runaway Troll
Author Matt Haig
Series Shadow Forest
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Year published 2010-08-05
Number of pages 448
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.