Last Bard (HB)

The bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Outis back with another fantastic story packed full of humour andheart!'This is Maz Evans at her absolute best ... readers of allages will love this genius concept executed with pure class.' A.F.STEADMAN'The master of comedy for children has done it again . Funny,tender and clever' LOUIE STOWELL'Laugh out loud, heartwarming, and sharp as a playwright'squill . You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll snort milk out your nose.'ROSS MONTGOMERY'Hilarious, adventurous and inventive, this is Maz at herpeerless best!' PHIL EARLEWill Davenant has known more tragedy than laughter. But in anunexpected twist, he inherits his grandfather's copy of The CompleteWorks of Shakespeare - and makes a surprising discovery.As the last living relative of William Shakespeare himself, Willcan summon the Bard's heroes from the pages . . . and now he hassome extraordinary new friends to help turn things in his lifearound. Superstar Maz Evans - bestselling author of the WhoLet the Gods Out and Oh Maya Gods series - is BACKwith a new standalone story! Packed with timeless literary heroes, Maz's trademarkhumour and heart, and told with empathy and poignancy. Celebrates and introduces reader to some of William Shakespeare'sbest-loved characters in a comic, accessible way. Over half a million copies of Maz's books sold in theUK alone! The perfect Christmas gift for readers aged 9 and up! Goodreads Reader Reviews:5 STARS 'Fantastic! can't recommend it highlyenough!'5 STARS 'A great mix of fun and mayhem, magicand emotion'5 STARS 'What an emotional rollercoasterthis book was! Would definitely recommend!'5 STARS 'I gasped and smirked andloved every bit of it'5 STARS 'Such an amazing story!' MORE PRAISE FOR THE LAST BARD:'I laughed on every page, and she's made Shakespeare superaccessible for younger readers. Genius!' MEL TAYLOR-BESSENT'Every page is packed with laugh-out-loud brilliance and heartthat could fill a theatre.' JENNY PEARSON'Sublime storytelling from a master.' M. G. LEONARD