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Mort the Meek and the Perilous Prophecy
Series: Mort the Meek
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See moreWhen Mort is sent to a nearby island to spy on Brutalia’s potential new enemy, he’s shocked by what he finds. But is everything really as it seems?
When Mort is sent to a nearby island to spy on Brutalia's potential new enemy, he's shocked by what he finds. But is everything really as it seems?
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“Engagingly light-hearted, Pratchettesque comic fantasy” - The Guardian
When Brutalia’s ever-suspicious Queen is forewarned of a new enemy – a nearby island called Bonrock – Mort is worried. As a pacifist, he’s a firm believer that strangers are just friends they haven’t met yet. Then he and his best friend and fellow pacifist Weed are sent to the island to investigate.
But Bonrock is a warm and welcoming place, with luscious landscapes and tropical waters. Mort’s relieved – there’s no need to fight! Until they stumble upon something terrifying... Perhaps there really is trouble in paradise?
The third book in a wickedly funny series about an aspiring pacifist in a brutal kingdom, perfect for fans of the How to Train Your Dragon series, Frostheart, and The Nothing to See Here Hotel.
Praise for Mort the Meek and the Ravens’ Revenge:
“Crammed with wisecracking corvids and outrageous wordplay, it’s engagingly light-hearted, Pratchettesque comic fantasy” - The Guardian
“Delahaye's writing is clever and hilarious and bursting with creativity” - Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the World
“A rip-roaringly funny read from the queen of comedy” - Linda C, Educator
“This is a hilariously dark adventure for anyone who wants to stand up for what’s right” - Tsam P, Bookseller
Series: Mort the Meek
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Mort the Meek and the Monstrous Quest
Around the unfriendly, rocky island of Brutalia, the waves are awash with brave sea-farers, on a treasure hunt for their demanding queen. Among them is Mort, but rather than hunt for treasure, he’s more interested in looking for his family who are lost at sea. Unfortunately, his shipmate Punky has her eyes firmly on the prize. But when the pair...PaperbackSold Out -
Mort the Meek and the Perilous Prophecy
“Engagingly light-hearted, Pratchettesque comic fantasy” - The Guardian When Brutalia’s ever-suspicious Queen is forewarned of a new enemy – a nearby island called Bonrock – Mort is worried. As a pacifist, he’s a firm believer that strangers are just friends they haven’t met yet. Then he and his best friend and fellow pacifist Weed are sent to the island to...PaperbackSold Out -
Mort the Meek and the Ravens' Revenge
The first in a wickedly funny new series about an aspiring pacifist in a brutal kingdom! On Brutalia, violence is a way of life. Ravenous ravens circle overhead, monstrous grot bears cause chaos, and the streets are bulging with brawls. But Mort isn’t like the other islanders—he’s determined to live peacefully. His struggle is made even tougher when the cruel...PaperbackSold Out
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781788955706
Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Little Tiger
Contributors:
- Illustrated by George Ermos
- Illustrated by George Ermos
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 224
About the Author
After studying linguistics, Rachel began a career in print journalism. She has worked in London, Sydney and Melbourne, and now lives in Bath. While she has vowed never to move again (well, not for a little while), her imagination has refused to settle down, and she’s now writing children’s fiction, including the hilarious JIM REAPER series. Rachel is married with two children and a dog called Rocket. You can follow her on Twitter at @RachelDelahaye.
George Ermos is an illustrator, maker, and avid reader from England. He works digitally and enjoys illustrating all things curious and mysterious.
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Mort the Meek and the Ravens' Revenge
The first in a wickedly funny new series about an aspiring pacifist in a brutal kingdom! On Brutalia, violence is a way of life. Ravenous ravens circle overhead, monstrous grot bears cause chaos, and the streets are bulging with brawls. But Mort isn’t like the other islanders—he’s determined to live peacefully. His struggle is made even tougher when the cruel...PaperbackSold Out
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