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"So funny... I LOVE IT!" Alex Milway, bestsellingauthor of Hotel FlamingoA laugh-out-loud, brilliantly wacky, highly illustratedchildren's debut for readers of 8+ from an award-winning comedywriter - a perfect longer read for fans of Pamela Butchart andGrimwood, illustrated by Jeff Crowther.Maggie McKay is NOT happy that her mum has decided to move toKnobbly Bottom (the most BORING village ever invented). Knobbly Bottomhas got NO soft play centres, NO toy shops and NO horse thather mum had (sort of) promised her. There are just fields, churchfetes, and a bunch of boring old sheep!But Maggie soon discovers that Knobbly Bottom is alsofull of SECRETS. The sheep are growing FANGS, their eyesare turning RED, and they're planning to take over the world...When Mum thinks she's just making up another silly story, it'sup to Maggie, her little sister Lily and their new friend Fred -with the help of a strange old lady called Nan Helsing and somestinky garlic bread - to save Knobbly Bottom from the ATTACK OF THEVAMPIRE SHEEP! Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2024Winner of the Fantastic Book Awards 2025, as voted for bythe children of LancashireGenuinely laugh-out-loud jokes and puns on every page to delightkids and grown-ups alike, with an instantly relatable cast offamily and friendsHilarious black-and-white artwork and dynamic design throughout,ideal even for readers who lack confidenceA fiercely determined girl hero and a cast of brilliant monster-battlingcharacters!  More Praise for Attack of the Vampire Sheep'Afast-paced plot, off-the-wall humour [...] a fabulously funnyseries.' Booktrust'Garlic baguettesand girl power - what's not to love! Absolutely bonkers andso much fun!' - Ellie Taylor, comedian, actor, author,presenter"Packed with puns and plenty of garlic; even the most reluctantreaders will laugh at this one." - IrishIndependent'Monstrously brilliant fun. We love Knobbly Bottom!'Matt Coyne, comedian and bestselling author of Man vsBaby

A laugh-out-loud, brilliantly wacky, highly illustratedadventure for readers of 8+ from an award-winning comedy writer- a perfect longer read for fans of Pamela Butchart and Grimwood.Someone or something in the village of Knobbly Bottom is eatingup EVERYTHING!When a chocolate cake goes missing, nine-year-old Maggie McKaygets the blame. But when entire vegetable plots are devoured overnight,huge bite marks are found in garden furniture and even herfriend Fred's grandad's disgusting courgettes are gobbled up, shekicks off an investigation!However, when the ravenous local pigs start turning green anddoubling in size, Maggie and Fred wonder whether they might havebitten off more than they can chew... How can they fend off the riseof the ZOMBIE PIGS? Genuinely laugh-out-loud jokes and puns on every pageto delight kids and grown-ups alike, with an instantly relatablecast of family and friends. Hilarious black-and-white artwork and dynamic design throughout,ideal even for readers who lack confidence. A fiercely determined girl hero and a cast of brilliantmonster-battling characters!    Priase for the first Knobbly Bottom book, Attackof the Vampire Sheep:"So funny... I LOVE IT!" Alex Milway, bestsellingauthor of Hotel Flamingo'Garlic baguettes and girl power - what's not to love! Absolutelybonkers and so much fun!' Ellie Taylor, comedian,actor, author, presenter"Packed with puns and plenty of garlic; even the most reluctantreaders will laugh at this one." Irish Independent'Monstrously brilliant fun. We love Knobbly Bottom!' MattCoyne, comedian and bestselling author of Manvs Baby

THE BESTSELLING NEW SERIES FOR KIDS, TOLD ENTIRELY IN THE FORM OF A GROUP CHAT, FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND COMEDY-WRITER, EMILY-JANE CLARK.Welcome to the group chat! It's called Cringe Club because, as you might have guessed, it contains a cringe binge of EPIC proportions. My name is Kennedy King and I have been FORCED to move to London by The Mother. I have just started Hellington High School (aka HELL HIGH). The only GOOD thing about moving is that The Mother has finally agreed to let me have my own phone (guilt present) so I can stay in touch with my best friends. Enter at your own risk (of cringe) and remember . . . what is said in Cringe Club, STAYS in Cringe Club.Features themes of fitting in and making friends, starting a new school and (most importantly) embracing your cringe!For readers aged 8+ with illustrations throughoutPerfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork DiariesReaders LOVE the Cringe Club:“Cringe Club is ideal for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid [and] Dork Diaries”“The perfect book for reluctant teens”“Books like this make reading a joy”“I struggle to get my teen to read books so it was wonderful to see her enjoying this one so much”“An ideal gift for any tween or teen”“This book has got my very reluctant reader to not only pick up a book, but devour it with a passion”*Cringe Club 3 was the #1 bestselling new release in the children's fiction TCM chart w/c 12/07/2026**Emily-Jane Clark won the BASH award and the Fantastic Book Award with her debut.

THE BESTSELLING AND HILARIOUSLY FUNNY SERIES FOR KIDS, TOLD ENTIRELY IN THE FORM OF A GROUP CHAT, FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND COMEDY WRITER, EMILY-JANE CLARK.Welcome back to the Cringe Club! It’s Kennedy’s first day back at Hellington High after half term and things seem to be going . . . well!? Even her arch enemy, Harmony Bliss, is being NICE!? Meanwhile, Devon is collecting cringes like trophies thanks to his highly embarrassing parents and Liv is having major boy trouble.Unfortunately, Kennedy's good luck soon turns: she earns herself a new nickname, things between her new friend group are not going smoothly and she has to go on a school trip to a theme park when she’s TERRIFIED of heights. To top it all off, The Mother has made them go vegetarian (aka STARVE TO DEATH). Things couldn’t get any CRINGIER.Features themes of fitting in, friendship fallouts, bullying and sisterhoodFor readers 8+ with illustrations throughoutPerfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork DiariesReaders LOVE the Cringe Club:“Cringe Club is ideal for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid [and] Dork Diaries”“The perfect book for reluctant teens”“Books like this make reading a joy”“I struggle to get my teen to read books so it was wonderful to see her enjoying this one so much”“Hilarious and perfect for tweens"“This book has got my very reluctant reader to not only pick up a book, but devour it with a passion"*Emily-Jane Clark won the BASH award and the Fantastic Book Award with her debut.**Cringe Club 3 was the #1 bestselling new release in the children's fiction TCM chart w/c 12/07/2026

THE BESTSELLING AND HILARIOUSLY FUNNY SERIES FOR KIDS, TOLD ENTIRELY IN THE FORM OF A GROUP CHAT, FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND COMEDY WRITER, EMILY-JANE CLARK.Kennedy King has survived her first YEAR at Hellington High! She’s managed to make THREE new friends but is still missing Liv and Devon more than anything. She isn’t worried though because they have all summer ahead of them to hang out . . . right?WRONG! The Mother has planned a surprise ‘family bonding’ camping trip . . . FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER HOLIDAY. Features themes of blended families, feeling left out and long-distance bestiesFor readers 8+ with illustrations throughoutPerfect for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork DiariesReaders LOVE the Cringe Club:“Cringe Club is ideal for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid [and] Dork Diaries”“The perfect book for reluctant teens”“Books like this make reading a joy”“I struggle to get my teen to read books so it was wonderful to see her enjoying this one so much”“Hilarious and perfect for tweens"“This book has got my very reluctant reader to not only pick up a book, but devour it with a passion"*Emily-Jane Clark won the BASH award and the Fantastic Book Award with her debut.**Cringe Club 3 was the #1 bestselling new release in the children's fiction TCM chart w/c 12/07/2026

THE BESTSELLING AND HILARIOUSLY FUNNY SERIES FOR KIDS, TOLD ENTIRELY IN THE FORM OF A GROUP CHAT, FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND COMEDY WRITER, EMILY-JANE CLARK.Kennedy, Liv and Devon are determined to have a cringe-free Year 8. After all, they are older, wiser and far less embarrassing now . . . right? WRONG. Kennedy's enemy-turned-friend, Graham, has asked her out on a date, but she definitely does NOT want to go out with him (she thinks). Far better to get into an epic game of dares instead!Meanwhile, an anonymous texter is spreading secrets around school, Liv and Devon are suffering crush drama of their own and Kennedy's new ultra-strict form tutor has NOT taken a liking to her. What could possibly go wrong!?Features themes of first crushes, friendship fallouts and moving homeFor readers 8+ with illustrations throughoutPerfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork DiariesReaders LOVE the Cringe Club:“Cringe Club is ideal for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid [and] Dork Diaries”“The perfect book for reluctant teens”“Books like this make reading a joy”“I struggle to get my teen to read books so it was wonderful to see her enjoying this one so much”“Hilarious and perfect for tweens"“This book has got my very reluctant reader to not only pick up a book, but devour it with a passion"*Emily-Jane Clark won the BASH award and the Fantastic Book Award with her debut.*Emily-Jane Clark won the Redbridge Book Award with Cringe Club April 2026**Cringe Club 3 was the #1 bestselling new release in the children's fiction TCM chart w/c 12/07/2026