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The Ice Monster

By David Walliams
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In The Ice Monster by David Walliams, a young orphan named Elsie embarks on a thrilling adventure in Victorian London after discovering a prehistoric woolly mammoth in a museum. Together with an eccentric cast of characters, she concocts a daring plan to rescue the mammoth from scientists who want to study it. Their journey unfolds with humour and heart, capturing the spirit of friendship and courage.
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From No. 1 bestselling children’s author David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure! Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross.

This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth…

A funny illustrated children’s book from multi-million bestseller David Walliams

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From No. 1 bestselling children’s author David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure! Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross.

This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth…

Read all about it! Read all about it!

ICE MONSTER FOUND IN ARCTIC!

When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster – a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole – she’s determined to discover more…

A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime – from London to the heart of the Arctic!

Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes in David Walliams’ biggest and most epic adventure yet!

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Children's author David Walliams is celebrated for his imaginative tales and humorous storytelling, which has drawn comparisons to Roald Dahl. His works are often praised for their potential to become modern classics, and he is commended for bringing a refreshing, vibrant feel to the genre.

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ISBN: 9780008164706

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

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  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and become one of the most influential children's writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 40 million copies, and his books translated into 53 languages. Born in London, Tony Ross went to art school in Liverpool. His cartoons have appeared in famous publications the world over. His first book, HUGO AND THE WICKED WINTER, was published in 1972. Tony has since written over 100 books and illustrated over 2000! His creations Towser and The Little Princess have been turned into TV series.

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