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The Beasts of Grimheart

The third in The World of Podkin One-Ear series
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The Beasts of Grimheart continues the tale of Podkin in a forest under siege from the Gorm, who aim to flush out the Darkhollow rabbits. Podkin and his companions journey to Sparrowfast warren seeking aid and the magical bow gift from his uncle. Betrayal strikes when Vetch turns traitor, trying to claim the magical Gifts for the Gorm. In their flight through the forest, the young rabbits discover a lost tribe and another magical Giftโ€”a crown that allows communication with animals. With new allies gathered, they prepare for a decisive battle against the Gorm to defend their homes and lives.
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From the winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award, the third instalment of Podkin's epic battle against the Gorm.

From the winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award, the third instalment of Podkin's epic battle against the Gorm.

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The bard is captured by the bonedancers and taken to their temple where he has to retell the tale that earned him a contract on his life. The story of Podkin continues...

The Gorm have started to attack the forest, trying to flush out the Darkhollow rabbits. Podkin and the others leave for Sparrowfast warren, on the other side of the forest, to ask his uncle for help and for the use of his magic bow (one of the 12 Gifts).

As they make their way through the forest, Vetch turns traitor and tries to seize the Gifts Podkin and Paz own for his masters, the Gorm. The young rabbits flee into the forest depths, where they discover a lost tribe of rabbits and another of the sacred Gifts - a crown which lets the wearer speak to animals.

With their new allies, Podkin, Paz and Pook emerge, meeting up with the others at Silver Rock warren. His uncle and the Sparrowfast rabbits are already there, as the Gorm have marched round the forest edge and taken their warren.

When the two sides meet in battle, who will win? And will the bonedancers let the bard live?

The Beasts of Grimheart by Kieran Larwood delivers another thrilling chapter in the saga as Podkin's adventures unfold.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571328451

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Wyatt
  • Illustrated by David Wyatt

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 287g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Kieran Larwood has been passionate about stories and storytelling ever since he first read The Hobbit aged six. He graduated from Southampton University with a degree in English Literature and now works as a Reception teacher in a primary school. He lives on the Isle of Wight with his family, and between work, fatherhood and writing, doesn't get nearly enough sleep. Podkin One-Ear is Kieran's second book, and is the first in a new series.

David Wyatt is an illustrator living in Devon. He has illustrated many novels and is also much admired for his concept and character work. He has illustrated tales by well-known authors such as Diana Wynne Jones, Terry Pratchett, Philip Pullman, and J. R. R. Tolkien.

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