While some of these may go over the heads of young readers, though they‘re likely to colour future readings of classic books, it doesn’t matter because there is so much in the plot to entertain. As well as the visual invention and wit, there are literary jokes galore.

With its gorgeous metallic edges and golden detail it certainly looks like one, and inside are riches! Chris Riddell seems to surpass himself with each new Goth Girl story, nearly every page features one or more illustrations, each one a small masterpiece of character and drama. One of our Books of the Year 2015 - October 2015 Book of the Month Opening Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright is like opening a treasure box. Sublime! ~ Andrea ReeceĪuthor: Chris Riddell Format: Hardback Release Date: A treat for readers of all ages, and don’t miss the cameo appearance by the author himself, aka Sir Christopher Riddle-of-the Sphinx RA, well-known illustrator of literary dog shows and founder of the Arts and Crufts movement. A host of authors and dogs arrive at Ghastly-Gorm Hall for Lord Goth’s Literary Dog Show, could one of these canine competitors be causing trouble? Ada and her friends investigate. Opening Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright is like opening a treasure box. Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of The Wizard of Oz by Michael MorpurgoĪuthor: Chris Riddell Illustrator: Chris Riddell Format: Paperback Release Date: Goth Girl and the Sinister Symphony by Chris Riddellīilly and the Minpins by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month for September 2017 Naturally, Ada Goth is thrilled at the thought but will it all go to plan? In both words and pictures Chris Riddell creates an amazing cast of characters and the most original escapades in which they are all entangled.

Lord Goth is turning Ghastly-Gorm Hall into the venue for Gothstock, a sensational music festival that will match his home. Author: Chris Riddell Illustrator: Chris Riddell Format: Hardback Release Date: Ī Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month September 2017īest-selling Goth Girl is back for an action-packed new adventure in this stunningly produced volume by former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell which has the additional delight of a mini-book, Fable of a Faun, tucked into it.

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