Haarville

Justin Davies spent years flying all over the world as cabin crew before hanging up his wings to focus on writing for children. When he isn’t writing, Justin works at his local primary school, where he absolutely, never, ever tries out his story ideas on pupils. His first book, Help! I Smell a Monster, won the Fantastic Book Awards in 2021. He is also the author of Whoa! I Spy a Werewolf. Justin lives with his husband and Sally, the greyhound rescue, in Fife, Scotland.

'A fantastically fishy adventure, packed to the gills with humour and heart. A boat-load of thrills, fun and friendship.'-- Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows series'A wonderfully imagined, ridiculously unique story that I raced through in a day. The inhabitants of Haarville and their secrets will hook you in and leave you wanting more. Justin Davies deserves first plaice for crreating a book every child, and adult, will love.'-- Clare Povey, author of The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre'Utterly magical and instantly transporting. You'll want to visit Haarville again and again.'-- Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of These Broken Stars'The plot is lively with high stakes and misadventure. Intermittent illustrations pair well with the quirky sense of humour. An eccentric and fantastical mystery.'-- Kirkus Reviews'The pluckiest of orphans, a long-leather-coat-wearing villainous uncle, stalwart friends and a hint of magic - all set in a dank gloomy town that steals the show. Innovative, characterful writing with a dark humour that entertains from start to finish.'-- Peters, Books of the Week'Sure to delight and enrapture kids aged nine and over across the nation.'-- Dunfermline Press'A magical story where Manx fights increasingly difficult challenges to uncover the truth and save Haarville.'-- YA Books Central'It's a unique and quirky blend of imagination and setting that will set you off on a mesmerising expedition that will have you glued to the pages. This has to be my favourite read so far this year. […] This brilliant well-written story transports you to a murky seaside town that is the life and soul of the party. The characters are colourful and heartwarming whilst the villains make it an edgy race to uncover secrets to save the family's legacy and Haarville from sinister newcomers.'-- Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books

• 1. Fearty's Perpetuals2. Olu Pays a Visit3. The Customer Isn't Always Right4. Tittle-tattle5. Up, Periscope!6. Marching Orders7. Room to Let8. Black Cats and Broomsticks9. Gushet House10. Three's a Crowd11. Ice Warning!12. Pollock Row13. A Light Tower Alight14. The Accused15. Whoever Heard of the Haarville Hoard?16. The Storyteller of Crab Gulley17. Repelled and Expelled18. The Edge of the Ledge19. Smash and Grab20. Sail Away21. When Snoozing Means Losing22. Jailhouse Rot23. Baggit & Son's24. Rhymes of the Ancient Mariners25. Round and Round the Merry-go-round!26. All Aboard!27. Anchors Away!28. Hatched29. Raft Race30. The Ninth Wave31. Clam Rock32. An Eye for an EyeGlossaryAbout the AuthorAcknowledgements