Kraken Snores [Paperback]

Tanya Landman (Author)

Book Description

A sleepy sea monster threatens to sink Britain with its snoring. Can William and Zeus wake it up before the land disappears below the waves?William Popidopolis is in deep water! The kraken, a giant squid from Norse mythology, is extremely tired, and has swum from the warm waters of Bermuda to the colder waters of Britain for a long sleep. But if it falls asleep beneath the British Isles, the bubbles from its snoring will thin the water and Europe will sink! Zeus needs William's help to wake the kraken before Europe disappears below the waves!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"* "A fast-moving, warm and funny read. And Ross Collins' illustrations add to that enjoyment." The Scotsman on The World's Bellybutton"

About the Author

Tanya Landman is the author of several books for children, including The World's Bellybutton (9781406300895); Waking Merlin (9781406302509) and its sequel, Merlin's Apprentice (9781406302011); Flotsam and Jetsam (9781844281190); Flotsam and Jetsam and the Stormy Surprise (9781406302806) and Flotsam and Jetsam and the Grooof (9781406307054); as well as two novels for teenagers Apache (9781406303315) and Aztec: The Goldsmith's Daughter (9781406307078). She lives in Devon and runs Storybox Theatre, a touring puppet theatre for children, with her husband Rod Burnett.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Walker Childrens Paperbacks (May 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1406307068
• ISBN-13: 978-1406307061
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,545,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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