The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart

Lil is stuck at the Squawking Mackerel inn, being bullied by everyone, and her only friend is Augustus Scratchy, a crow who steals. When Rotten Bob Hatchet and his gang of cut-throat highwaymen start attacking travelers, Lil comes up with a plot to scare them off with the help of Ned and the inn's lost property cupboard. This leads to the legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart, the Demon Highwayman.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2023
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Lil's life at the Squawking Mackerel inn is a living hell. She's forced to do the dirtiest, grittiest jobs, and is constantly bullied by everyone around her. Her only solace is Augustus Scratchy, a cantankerous crow who steals everything he can get his hands on. But when the dreaded villain Rotten Bob Hatchet and his gang of cut-throat highwaymen start attacking travelers on the road, things take a turn for the worse.

Determined to protect her friends and the inn, Lil joins forces with a new servant boy named Ned. Armed with the contents of the inn's lost property cupboard, a pocket full of revolting dumplings, and some knicker elastic, Lil comes up with a daring plan to scare off Rotten Bob. And thus, the legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart, the Demon Highwayman, is born!

What follows is a wild and hilarious adventure filled with dangerous highwaymen, furious crows, ludicrous underwear, and a turnip apocalypse. Lil and Ned must navigate through a world of chaos and confusion, using their wits and ingenuity to outsmart Rotten Bob and his gang. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a talking turnip, a mischievous fairy, and a group of rebellious gnomes.

Through their bravery and determination, Lil and Ned become heroes, saving the day and restoring peace to the land. And as they bask in the glory of their victory, they realize that the true power of friendship and courage can overcome even the most daunting of challenges.

So, stand and deliver! Join Lil and Ned on their wild and hilarious adventure in Ghastly Jack Crowheart, the Demon Highwayman. You won't be disappointed!

Weight: 228g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839133091