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Grimwood

Laugh your head off with the funniest new series of the year

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Grimwood

By: Nadia Shireen
Narrated by: Adam Buxton
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 ‘Our finest children’s author.’ – Richard Osman

‘Ted and Nancy are my favourite funny foxes EVER.’ – Liz Pichon, author of Tom Gates

‘I CACKLED ALOUD on practically every page. Comic gold, tinged with such tenderness.’ – Kiran Millwood Hargrave

‘Grimwood is like Winnie-the-Pooh written by the Pythons, and so madly inventive and funny I was howling with laughter by the third page. This is about to become a fundamental part of 21st century childhood’ – Caitlin Moran

Laugh your head off with this fully-illustrated new series from award-winning Nadia Shireen. Perfect for readers age 7 to 107, fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, Mr Gum and David Walliams, and anyone who loves to laugh.

Fox cub siblings Ted and Nancy are on the run from Princess Buttons, the scariest street cat in the Big City. They flee for Grimwood, expecting to find refuge in the peaceful countryside. Instead, they are met with thieving eagles, dramatic ducks, riotous rabbits and a whole host of unusual characters. Grimwood is . . . weird. But when Princess Buttons tracks them down, Nancy and Ted and the animals of Grimwood must unite in a mind-bending race against time . . .

This memorable, distinctive and warm-hearted comedy series will have kids begging to read more.

PRAISE FOR GRIMWOOD:
'Grimwood is where I want to be. A carnival of crazed confused comical critters that is more real than real life. Lots of things make me laugh but Grimwood makes me laugh out loudest.' – Frank Cottrell-Boyce

'Gloriously anarchic, properly funny and highly illustrated with dynamic black-and-white art, this is a quirky delight for children – and their parents, too.' – The Bookseller

'Dark, original and laugh-out-loud funny' – The Times

'This book made my face hurt! Relentlessly funny.' – Rob Biddulph

'Like Watership Down, but funny. You’ll laugh hysterically on every page.' – Caitlin Moran

'Fantastic.' – Lauren Laverne

'Pure genius!' – Louie Stowell

'Made us laugh out loud.' – Jim Smith, author of Barry Loser

'You’re in for a treat!' – Selom Sunu, illustrator of Look Both Ways

'Utterly HILARIOUS' – Sophy Henn, author-illustrator of Pizazz

‘Every page of the book zings with invention and joie de vivre’ – The Financial Times
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Critic reviews

Gloriously anarchic, properly funny and highly illustrated with dynamic black-and-white art, this is a quirky delight for children – and their parents, too.
Funny, anarchic, original and gloriously silly. (Richard Osman)
This book made my face hurt! Relentlessly funny. (Rob Biddulph)
Like Watership Down, but funny. You’ll laugh hysterically on every page. (Caitlin Moran)
Fantastic (Lauren Laverne)
Fizzes with mad energy. Brilliantly addictive. (Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls)
Pure genius! (Louie Stowell)
Made us laugh out loud (Jim Smith, author of Barry Loser)
You’re in for a treat! (Selom Sunu, illustrator of Look Both Ways)
Utterly HILARIOUS (Sophy Henn, author-illustrator of Pizazz)
I want to be friends with Ted and Willow! (Eliza, age 7)
The funniest book ever! I loved it! (Georgie, age 9)
Grimwood is where I want to be. A carnival of crazed confused comical critters that is more real than real life. Lots of things make me laugh but Grimwood makes me laugh out loudest. (Frank Cottrell-Boyce)
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This will appeal to Children of all ages the narration is superb
The story is hilarious for adults and children
A gem of a book

Absolutely brilliant

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The perfect story for Adam to read. 10yo girl really enjoy on our holiday journey.

Great voices!

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Grimwood is amazing. It's brilliantly funny and Adam Buxton's reading is sublime, with great characterisation, making it easy for all the family to follow and enjoy. It's so good that not only did it stop my kids from fighting over a long car journey (which is a miracle) but they also enjoyed it so much that as soon as it finished they demanded we start it over again immediately! They're even discussing Grimwood World Book Day costumes even though it's six months away. It's not just for kids though, I loved it too and nearly crashed at one point from laughing so much in the Binky chapter. What a gem.

Excellent family fun. 'Kay thanks bye!

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My 8yr old daughter and I listened to this and thoroughly enjoyed it. Adam Buxton gives life to the wonderful characters with his performance. We hope there are many more books to enjoy.

Loved it!

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A story to be enjoyed by whole family. Well written and the narration is second to none. We love Adam Buxton x

Amazing

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