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Podkin and the Tentacled Terror

The eighth in The World of Podkin One-Ear series
By Kieran Larwood
Series: The World of Podkin One-Ear
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After claiming the Singing Spear, Podkin heads to the sea to search out the last gift of all - the anvil of Magmarok - which is hidden inside a mysterious labyrinth. He must brave ancient sea monsters and pirates to arrive at the city that houses... Read More
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The bravest, smallest rabbit the world has ever known! Podkin One-Ear is back in the penultimate book of this epic series, in a race against time to find a magical anvil.

The bravest, smallest rabbit the world has ever known! Podkin One-Ear is back in the penultimate book of this epic series, in a race against time to find a magical anvil.

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After claiming the Singing Spear, Podkin heads to the sea to search out the last gift of all - the anvil of Magmarok - which is hidden inside a mysterious labyrinth. He must brave ancient sea monsters and pirates to arrive at the city that houses the anvil before Scramashank and his Gorm. But what will it take to defeat the labyrinth and win the anvil? And what will happen when the Gifts finally gather in one place?

Another rip-roaring adventure, exquisitely illustrated with full-page artwork from the leading fantasy illustrator of our age, David Wyatt.

Podkin and the Tentacled Terror takes readers on a thrilling journey filled with danger, mystery, and magic, bringing together a tale that will captivate young and old alike.

Series: The World of Podkin One-Ear

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571369553

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Wyatt
  • Illustrated by David Wyatt

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 400

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kieran Larwood Series: The World of Podkin One-Ear Young Adult

About the Author

Kieran Larwood (Author)
Kieran Larwood moved to the UK from Kenya when he was two and now lives on the Isle of Wight. He has worked as a reception teacher, archery instructor and in a cake factory! He won the Blue Peter Best Story Award.

David Wyatt (Illustrator)
David Wyatt lives in Devon. He has illustrated tales by many well-known authors, including Terry Pratchett, Philip Pullman and J.R.R. Tolkien

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