A wonderfully murky, carnivalesque world of intrigue, unexpected friendships and mysteries solved.
Sheba the wolf girl joins an unusual troupe of performers that includes Pyewacket, a witch's imp; Gigantus the giant and Sister Moon, a knife thrower. For the first time in her life she feels she might make true friends, and learn a real stage craft. But soon that's not all she has to think about . . .
Children are being sucked into the Thames and there have been strange sightings of a mechanical monster. The carnival troupe know first-hand that looks only tell half a story - they become determined to find these forgotten children. Perhaps they will unravel the mystery that has defied even the law!
Illustrated with black and white artwork from superstar illustrator, Sam Usher, and the first in a brand new series!
'Thrilling, original, full of zest and wit.' The London Times
'An atmospheric and exciting read.' BookTrust
'A page-turning adventure.' The Daily Mirror
This is Book 1 in the Carnival of the Lost Series. See all Carnival of the Lost books here.
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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 enoug
More about Kieran LarwoodSam Usher studied illustration, graduating in 2008. His first book, Have You Seen Sassoon? was longlisted for the Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
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