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The Tale of the Grizzlygrim

By Rachel Morrisroe
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Beware the Grizzlygrim in this spooky new story from picture-book talent Rachel Morrisroe. They say, where the waves beat the caves on the beach, you might spot a den, hidden far out of reach... Everyone's heard of the Grizzlygrim. They say it has terrifying talons and... Read More
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Beware the Grizzlygrim in this spooky new story from picture-book talent Rachel Morrisroe.

They say, where the waves beat the caves on the beach, you might spot a den, hidden far out of reach...

Everyone's heard of the Grizzlygrim. They say it has terrifying talons and fiendish fangs. They say it likes to eat children up in one giant bite.

But when, one fateful night, a child finally meets the Grizzlygrim, they realise that not everything is as it seems...

An epic tale with an unexpected ending from incredible picture-talent Rachel Morrisroe, with gorgeously detailed illustrations from Richard Merritt.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241635650

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Merritt

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 253.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Rachel Morrisroe (Author) Rachel Morrisroe is the bestselling author of the How to Grow Magic series, The Drama Llama and The Truth About Yeticorns. Her favourite job before becoming a writer was working at Battersea, where she got to foster puppies and take dogs for walks on her lunch breaks. Originally from Wales, she now lives in Cheshire with her husband, two young children and a very daft dachshund called Dottie Disco Dog. Visit her at rachelmorrisroe.com and @RachelMorrisroeAuthor on Instagram. Richard Merritt (Illustrator) Richard is a London born illustrator with 20 years experience as both an artist and former agent, helping to nurture the careers of many other talented illustrators. From his first commercial commission with The Times newspaper many moons ago he hasn't looked back, working with some of the biggest names in the business! His body of work spans a broad section of the illustration world, from editorial, packaging design, games and education, to children's publishing, cover design, fashion and costume drawing for Hollywood blockbuster films such as Barbie, Indiana Jones, Jurassic World and Disney's Pinocchio. His work has been published in over 50 books and in more than 30 countries worldwide.

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