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Witty, lively and gently thought-provoking, this debut picture book from inky genius Tom Morgan-Jones about a group of animals and the unseen monster in their midst will have readers laughing out loud.

THUMP THUMP. The Red Dread is on the loose and Shrew and the other animals are afraid. From stolen nuts to missing rabbits, they whisper of the terrible actions of the Red Dread. As panic increases, logic and team spirit evaporate and soon it's every creature for itself. Told entirely in dialogue, this quirky read-aloud tale plays out in sly illustrations brimming with brilliant visual humour.



Trade Review

"The energy Tom injects into his drawings is enough to power an army of industrial toasters for a week" – Philip Ardagh; "A spooky wee tale with lots of heart" – Ross Collins; "Brimming with visual humour and a lively pace, the dialogue-led text is perfect to read aloud." – The Bookseller

"A spooky wee tale with lots of heart" – Ross Collins

"The energy Tom injects into his drawings is enough to power an army of industrial toasters for a week" – Philip Ardagh

"Brimming with visual humour and a lively pace, the dialogue-led text is perfect to read aloud" – The Bookseller

"This will undoubtedly become one of those books which is read and reread for the pleasure of hearing a favourite line or word. Excellent for building excitement about reading" – Book Murmuration, Blog

"A highly entertaining picture book with great visual impact" – Books for Keeps

The Red Dread

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    A Paperback / softback by Tom Morgan-Jones

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/02/2018
      ISBN13: 9781911370055, 978-1911370055
      ISBN10: 1911370057

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Witty, lively and gently thought-provoking, this debut picture book from inky genius Tom Morgan-Jones about a group of animals and the unseen monster in their midst will have readers laughing out loud.

      THUMP THUMP. The Red Dread is on the loose and Shrew and the other animals are afraid. From stolen nuts to missing rabbits, they whisper of the terrible actions of the Red Dread. As panic increases, logic and team spirit evaporate and soon it's every creature for itself. Told entirely in dialogue, this quirky read-aloud tale plays out in sly illustrations brimming with brilliant visual humour.



      Trade Review

      "The energy Tom injects into his drawings is enough to power an army of industrial toasters for a week" – Philip Ardagh; "A spooky wee tale with lots of heart" – Ross Collins; "Brimming with visual humour and a lively pace, the dialogue-led text is perfect to read aloud." – The Bookseller

      "A spooky wee tale with lots of heart" – Ross Collins

      "The energy Tom injects into his drawings is enough to power an army of industrial toasters for a week" – Philip Ardagh

      "Brimming with visual humour and a lively pace, the dialogue-led text is perfect to read aloud" – The Bookseller

      "This will undoubtedly become one of those books which is read and reread for the pleasure of hearing a favourite line or word. Excellent for building excitement about reading" – Book Murmuration, Blog

      "A highly entertaining picture book with great visual impact" – Books for Keeps

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