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Monsters Bite Back

Series: Monster Hunting
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In Monsters Bite Back by Ian Mark, children return to the world of monsters during an unexpected adventure brimming with humour and excitement. They encounter an array of mythical creatures as they navigate new challenges and learn about bravery, friendship, and courage in a realm where monsters are more than they seem. The story is ideal for young readers with a taste for imagination and a hint of mystery.
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If you enjoy adventurous tales filled with a mix of humour and fantastical creatures, this story might be compelling. It's ideal for young readers who love quirky characters, funny escapades, and a touch of magic. The book invites you to join a captivating world where the unexpected is just around the corner.

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'A MONSTROUSLY FUNNY NEW VOICE, ' MAZ EVANS, WHO LET THE GODS OUT?

The second seriously silly adventure in the hilarious series that turns everything you thought you knew about monsters upside down!

Perfect for young monster hunters aged 8+ and fans of Sam Copeland, Jenny Pearson and How to Train Your Dragon

The funny new children’s fantasy monster and fairy tale series - the perfect read for kids in 2023!

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A MONSTROUSLY FUNNY NEW VOICE, — Maz Evans, Who Let the Gods Out?

The second seriously silly adventure in the hilarious series that turns everything you thought you knew about monsters upside down!

Perfect for young monster hunters aged 8+ and fans of Sam Copeland, Jenny Pearson, and How to Train Your Dragon.

When the monsters start misbehaving, it’s a monster hunter’s job to sort them out!

In their second adventure, Jack, his best friend Nancy, and Stoop (a grumpy, 200-year-old monster hunter) head up to Scotland after reports of some mysterious monsters causing chaos in an ancient abbey. And maybe they’ll even get a glimpse of Nessie!

But when they get there, they find some obstacles in their path—whether that’s the fog goblins, disgruntled ghosts, some very odd loch monsters, and even a rival monster hunting agency.

Oh, and there’s also an ancient curse that spells THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT! A monster hunter’s work is never done.

Series: Monster Hunting

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    A magnificently hilarious masterpiece! Jenny Pearson on Monster Hunting for Beginners Our hapless monster hunters are back – and this time they’re tackling dragons! Readers aged 7+ and fans of Mega Monster and Shrek will adore this funny fantasy series from NI-based author Ian Mark and Belgian animator Louis Ghibault. When a dragon eats a bus on London Bridge, Jack,...
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  • Monsters Bite Back
    A MONSTROUSLY FUNNY NEW VOICE, — Maz Evans, Who Let the Gods Out? The second seriously silly adventure in the hilarious series that turns everything you thought you knew about monsters upside down! Perfect for young monster hunters aged 8+ and fans of Sam Copeland, Jenny Pearson, and How to Train Your Dragon. When the monsters start misbehaving, it’s a...
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Ian Mark's Monsters Bite Back is celebrated for its humour, vibrant illustrations, and creative storytelling. Described as a funny and adventurous tale with a perfect blend of magic, fantasy, and monsters, it captivates young readers. Reviews highlight its engaging narrative as both monstrously funny and full of brilliance, making it a must-read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755504374

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Louis Ghibault

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 304

About the Author

IAN MARK is an author and monster hunter living in Northern Ireland with his family, two cats he likes and one cat he doesn't. With his partner, he has written adult thrillers under the pen name Ingrid Black. Ian spends many hours staring into space, trying to decide whether the best book ever written is Virginia Woolf's The Waves or Enid Blyton's Book Of Brownies. His own work, he thinks, sits somewhere between those two poles.

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  • Just Add Dragons
    A magnificently hilarious masterpiece! Jenny Pearson on Monster Hunting for Beginners Our hapless monster hunters are back – and this time they’re tackling dragons! Readers aged 7+ and fans of Mega Monster and Shrek will adore this funny fantasy series from NI-based author Ian Mark and Belgian animator Louis Ghibault. When a dragon eats a bus on London Bridge, Jack,...
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