Billy and the Epic Escape
Will be published approx. on 23. May 2024
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-0-241-63760-9 (ISBN)
Description
Share the adventure of a lifetime in this incredible sequel to Jamie Oliver's bestselling children's debut, Billy and the Giant Adventure!
Billy and his best friends Anna, Jimmy and Andy are looking forward to a summer exploring Waterfall Woods, discovering more about the magical creatures who live there and the Rhythm of nature that keeps their world, and ours, in balance.
Then the woods come under attack from a mysterious red lady, forcing the sprites and brothers Wilfred and BiIfred into hiding, and the gang rush to the rescue!
But what does the red lady really want? Could she be connected to Bilfred's disappearance all those years ago? And, if so, how is it possible she looks exactly the same decades later. . .
Can Billy and his friends uncover the truth and stop the red lady's plans, before the Rhythm is put in danger once again?
Fantastical fun - full of magical creatures, epic feasts and brilliant inventions
Page-turning adventure - short chapters bursting with action to keep readers hooked
Amazing illustrations - bursting with illustrations from Monica Armino to bring the story to life
Accessible and engaging - designed with dyslexia-friendly font and clear spacing
Billy and his best friends Anna, Jimmy and Andy are looking forward to a summer exploring Waterfall Woods, discovering more about the magical creatures who live there and the Rhythm of nature that keeps their world, and ours, in balance.
Then the woods come under attack from a mysterious red lady, forcing the sprites and brothers Wilfred and BiIfred into hiding, and the gang rush to the rescue!
But what does the red lady really want? Could she be connected to Bilfred's disappearance all those years ago? And, if so, how is it possible she looks exactly the same decades later. . .
Can Billy and his friends uncover the truth and stop the red lady's plans, before the Rhythm is put in danger once again?
Fantastical fun - full of magical creatures, epic feasts and brilliant inventions
Page-turning adventure - short chapters bursting with action to keep readers hooked
Amazing illustrations - bursting with illustrations from Monica Armino to bring the story to life
Accessible and engaging - designed with dyslexia-friendly font and clear spacing
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 164 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
587 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-63760-9 (9780241637609)
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Persons
Jamie Oliver (Author)
Jamie Oliver is a global phenomenon in food and campaigning.
During a 24-year television and publishing career he has sold nearly 50 million books worldwide, and his TV series are watched by millions of people around the globe.
Jamie has now published 26 best-selling cookery books, making him the top-selling non-fiction author in UK history.
Alongside his work in TV and publishing, Jamie also connects with audiences across multiple digital platforms, creating and appearing in exclusive content forjamieoliver.com, the Jamie Oliver YouTube channels and a variety of social platforms.
Jamie started cooking at his parents' pub, The Cricketers, in Clavering, Essex, at the tender age of eight. After leaving school he began a career as a chef that took him to the River Cafe, where he was famously spotted by a television production company and the Naked Chef was born.
Jamie now lives in Essex with his wife Jools and their five children.
Monica Armino (Illustrator)
Monica Armino is a Spanish illustrator. She graduated in Fine Arts and is based in Madrid. She has an extensive knowledge of both digital and traditional techniques and has published several books with various publishers and agencies in Europe and the USA. Monica also works in the animation industry as a character designer, background artist and colour and texture artist for feature films and pre-school TV series like the award-winning Puffin Rock.
Jamie Oliver is a global phenomenon in food and campaigning.
During a 24-year television and publishing career he has sold nearly 50 million books worldwide, and his TV series are watched by millions of people around the globe.
Jamie has now published 26 best-selling cookery books, making him the top-selling non-fiction author in UK history.
Alongside his work in TV and publishing, Jamie also connects with audiences across multiple digital platforms, creating and appearing in exclusive content forjamieoliver.com, the Jamie Oliver YouTube channels and a variety of social platforms.
Jamie started cooking at his parents' pub, The Cricketers, in Clavering, Essex, at the tender age of eight. After leaving school he began a career as a chef that took him to the River Cafe, where he was famously spotted by a television production company and the Naked Chef was born.
Jamie now lives in Essex with his wife Jools and their five children.
Monica Armino (Illustrator)
Monica Armino is a Spanish illustrator. She graduated in Fine Arts and is based in Madrid. She has an extensive knowledge of both digital and traditional techniques and has published several books with various publishers and agencies in Europe and the USA. Monica also works in the animation industry as a character designer, background artist and colour and texture artist for feature films and pre-school TV series like the award-winning Puffin Rock.