The Swivel-Eyed Ogre-Thing (Benjamin Blank Series)

The Swivel-Eyed Ogre-Thing (Benjamin Blank Series)

by Chris Mould (Illustrator), Barry Hutchison (Author), Chris Mould (Illustrator), Barry Hutchison (Author)

Synopsis

In an alternate 15th century, where dragons roam, sailing ships transform into submarines, and blacksmiths build steampunk robots, ten-year-old orphan Benjamin Blank battles monsters, rescues maidens and discovers fantastic new lands, but never quite manages to get his homework handed in on time. Each adventure sees Ben and his friends, Paradise Little and Wesley Chant, face a new monstrous menace.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
Published: 04 Jun 2015

ISBN 10: 0857633066
ISBN 13: 9780857633064
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Monstrously amazing illustrated series!

Author Bio
Barry Hutchison (Author) Barry Hutchison is an award-winning children's author and screenwriter, currently hiding up a mountain in the Highlands of Scotland. Since landing his first children's book publishing deal in 2008, Barry has toured extensively around UK schools, sharing his love of reading and stories about weeing in the kitchen sink with pupils of all ages. He has a passion for encouraging reluctant boys to pick up a book, and in 2013 was appointed as Scotland's third Patron of Reading, becoming the first man to hold the position. A lifelong fan of funny books, Barry loves making readers laugh with his unique brand of comedy. He lives with his wife, Fiona, and his children, Kyle and Mia, none of whom appreciate his jokes in the slightest. Chris Mould (Illustrator) Chris went to art school at the age of sixteen. During this time, he did various jobs, from delivering papers to washing-up. He has won the Nottingham Children's Book Award and been commended for the Sheffield. He loves his work and likes to write and draw the kind of books that he would have liked to have on his shelf as a boy. He is married with two children and lives in Yorkshire.