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The Creakers are coming...

This October Tom Fletcher, author of The Christmasaurus, has a darkly magical new tale to share with you all . . .

09 March 2017

What silently waits in the shadows at night?

What's under your bed, keeping just out of sight?

What's patiently waiting while you’re counting sheep?

What never comes out unless you’re fast asleep?

What makes all the creaks, cracks and clangs in your house?

It isn't the cat, or your dog, or a mouse,

Those noises are made by mysterious creatures,

Read on if you dare and you might meet... 

...the Creakers.

Shane Devries

Shane Devries is an illustrator from Adelaide, Australia. He began working as an architectural illustrator and has worked as a graphic designer and now creates visual development art for animation productions and illustrates books. Shane enjoys visiting art galleries, running and travelling and if possible he would spend countless hours gardening in his veggie patch.

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The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch by Tom Fletcher

One year has passed since William Trundle's incredible adventure with the most extraordinary dinosaur: the Christmasaurus. But when William learns that the fate of Christmas hangs in the balance, it's up to him, his dinosaur friend, and the mysterious, icy Winter Witch to protect it...
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Tom Fletcher: The Christmasaurus and the Winter Witch tour, 3rd - 6th October 2019
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There's an Alien in Your Book by Tom Fletcher

Alien's spaceship seems to have veered off course, so it's up to little readers to help him find his home again! The third instalment in Tom Fletcher and Greg Abbott's fun, interactive series features a gentle message about acceptance and inclusion.

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