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The Peculiar Peggs of Riddling Woods

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The Peculiar Peggs of Riddling Woods is a captivating children's novel that combines mystery and folklore. When Poppy moves to the eerie town of Suds and befriends Erasmus, they begin to uncover dark secrets hidden beneath the town's surface. As the pair encounters strange occurrences and mysterious figures, they must unravel the clues to protect their town from a sinister threat lurking in the shadows.
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This story may appeal to you if you enjoy enchanting tales filled with mystery and a touch of the eerie. Dive into a world where strange occurrences weave through the fabric of everyday life, and the young protagonists must unravel secrets to save their town. It's perfect for those who love a mix of adventure, suspense, and a sprinkle of magic.

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The Peculiar Peggs of Riddling Woods

This is the story of a sleepy town called Suds, where children turn grey and disappear without a trace… Poppy and Erasmus are certain there's something peculiar going on, but when they discover the answers might lie in the dark and twisting woods, can they find the courage to creep inside and solve this riddling mystery?

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This is the story of a sleepy town called Suds. A place where stories fill the air of children turning grey and disappearing without a trace...

Poppy and Erasmus are certain there's something peculiar going on in Suds, and they're determined to unravel its secrets. But when they discover the answers might lie in the dark and twisting woods, can they find the courage to creep inside and solve this riddling mystery?

The Peculiar Peggs of Riddling Woods is described as 'a thrilling read... flavoured with fairytales, drizzled with a syrup of fear and sprinkled with heart.' - M.G. Leonard

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The Peculiar Peggs of Riddling Woods is praised as a dark and stylish tale drawing from fables and legends, creating a chilling adventure. It has been described as a fairytale with a deliciously dark twist, woven with imagination, warmth, and mystery. The book balances thrills, mystery, and humour, captivating readers until the end.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474945660

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Hannah Peck

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Β Born in Tasmania with Irish roots, Samuel J. Halpin is 27 and writes daily. Having studied journalism at the University of New South Wales, Samuel went on to take cinematography at AFTRS, the national Australian film school in Sydney before moving to London and working in comedy TV production. The Peculiar Peggs of Riddling Woods is his first answer to a childhood raised on a hodgepodge of fairy tales, crowded bookshelves and cups of hot chocolate. Hannah Peck is the bestselling illustrator of Somebody Swallowed Stanley, Butterfly Bouquet and My Friend Sleep. She lives in Brighton.

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