Hugo Pepper

by Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell
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Another fantastic adventure from the bestselling authors of FERGUS CRANE, Corby Flood and THE EDGE CHRONICLES.

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A brilliantly inventive, fabulously illustrated addition to the Far-Flung Adventure series from the award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator team, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. Set in the same world as Fergus Crane and Corby Flood's stories, this is the tale of a small boy, Hugo Pepper, and his amazing exploits. Raised in the Frozen North by reindeer herders, his parents eaten by polar bears when he was just a baby, Hugo discovers that the sled they arrived in has a very special compass - one that can be set to 'Home'. And so Hugo arrives in Firefly Square - to discover a group of very special friends, and a dastardly enemy... With three-toed snowmen, a secret buried treasure and a host of fabulous stories, this is a fantastic new tale in this series.

Editorial Reviews

"A wildly inventive tale." - Children's Bookseller

"Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell share one of the most dynamic author-illustrator partnerships in children's literature today. The fruits of this truly collaborative process shimmer, shine and truly stand-out from the crowded book shelves in shops, libraries, schools and homes. Their 'Far Flung Adventures' series - each one eponymously named after its hero or heroine - have charted a fantastical world perfect for fuelling the minds and imaginations of small children... The gentlemen are on fine flying form here, prompting the request, Please Sirs, we want some more..." - ACHUKA

"A neat book... sprinkled liberally with black and white illustrations, readers of 10+ will enjoy finding out how Hugo saves the day." - Newbury Weekly News

"This is a brilliantly inventive and fabulously illustrated book..." - Burnley Express

"Short mention" - Cork Evening Echo

"Fantastical and original reading for all lovers of the unexpected." - My Child

"Without a doubt this book will absolutely charm young readers who have a fondness for stories with lots of layers, crazy characters, bizarre situations, and perfect endings. Packed with Chris Riddell's wonderful artwork, this captivating story is told in two ways. We read about the events that are currently taking place in Firefly Square, and we also read a series of 'Once upon a time' tales about the members of Hugo's family and other characters. The resulting story is quirky, utterly delightful, and captivating." - Marya Jansen-Gruber, www.lookingglassreview.com

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