Wolves In The Walls, The (English Award For Best Children's

Description: When Lucy hears noises from behind the wall she tries to warn her parents that there are wolves banging about. But her parents don't listen. When the wolves finally take over the house and Lucy and her family are evicted to live in the garden her parents realise perhaps they should have listened. But Lucy is no shrinking violet and pretty soon she has the wolves out and the family back in the house. So what was that noise Lucy heard coming from behind the wall ...? This is a brilliant, witty and inventive picture book with cutting-edge art, which is sure to be a hit with existing fans of Neil Gaiman as well as young readers.

Review: '[Gaiman] is, simply put, a treasure house of story, and we are lucky to have him in any medium' Stephen King 'An extraordinary novel by a very gifted storyteller. Adults find it terrifying; children lap it up. It's utterly original, and written with elegance and power.' Philip Pullman, Observer Books of the Year 'It is a masterpiece' Terry Pratchett





Author Biography: Neil Gaiman is the bestselling author of CORALINE and American Gods. He is a British author who lives and works in America. Neil is busy at the moment writing another longer novel for young readers. Dave McKean is a long term collaborator of Neil's and has worked with him on other books including 'The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish'. Dave lives in Kent, England.

Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, 2003 Winner of the 'English Award for Best Children's Illustrated Book, Key Stage 2 category' Exciting story, brilliant pictures and big name author making this a publishing event