Stories from the Swamp – serie

The Times Children's Book of the Week - "Playful and perceptive...This is definitely one troll worth unblocking"Indie Book of the Month - September 2024A funny, heartwarming story about internet trolling and learning to love yourself.Below the bridge,beneath the log,underneath the burping bog,where townsfolk whispered, cringed and crept,a terrifying monster slept...In this funny tale, inspired by both internet trolls and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, there is a terrifying troll that lives under a bridge. Unseen, he delights in shouting nasty things to passers-by. But when a d/Deaf bunny unwittingly faces up to him, he realises that it's not so fun to say nasty things to someone's face. Can Troll finally learn to love himself and others?Perfect for children aged 3+· This is a funny story that addresses internet trolling in an accessible way· A charming character-led tale with Troll learning the error of his ways and getting a second chance· A d/Deaf inclusive story· Features hilarious, bright illustrationsMore Stories from the Swamp:Goblin: A story about the magic of human connectionOgre: A story about the power of standing up for yourself

Deep in the bog, in a thicket of thorns, where shadows would linger long after the dawn,in twists of old iron, with fists full of rubbish... Goblin was searching for gadgets and gubbish.Goblin has everything. Trinkets and treasures, nick-nacks and stuff - he has it all . . . and yet, it's never enough. So, when a band of unlikely companions turn up and Goblin actually FEELS something, things start to shift. Could it be that friendship, not possessions, is what Goblin really needs? The follow up to Times' Children's Book of the Week, Troll, Goblin is a wonderfully funny and powerful story about the magic of human connection.