Urban Legend Hunters: The Hideous Mrs Mortimer

Name: Urban Legend Hunters: The Hideous Mrs Mortimer
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9781923345096
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Joel McKerrow

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Something monstrous is prowling in the waters of Lake Despondent. Something so fearsome it can turn human flesh into stone. Something so hideous you might just want to pack an extra pair of undies or some top-quality detergent. But, do not fear, our three Urban Legend... Read More

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But, do not fear, our three Urban Legend Hunters are here. Okay, you might still want to fear a little bit. Why? Well, they’re not great. But they do make a good effort.

Join Samantha Small, Bad Boris, and Jeremy Jubaya in a bone-chilling, pulse-racing, skin-prickling mysterious adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923345096

Publisher: Larrikin House

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Larrikin House

Illustration: Black & White

Contributors:

Illustrated by Wayne Bryant

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Joel McKerrow is an award-winning author, speaker, educator, and is one of Australia’s most successful and experienced performance poets. With seven poetry albums and six poetry books, graphic novel Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe, and junior fiction series Heist, Joel’s most recent book is the middle grade thriller Grave Robbing and Other Curious Activities. Joel brings a wealth of creative experience in both poetry and story-writing sure to inspire and equip your students.

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