Hercufleas
By (Author) Sam Gayton
Illustrated by Peter Cottrill
Andersen Press Ltd
Andersen Press Ltd
2nd April 2015
United Kingdom
Children
823.92
Short-listed for UKLA Book Award (UK).
Paperback
272
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 19mm
254g
Greta is a girl on a mission- to venture to Avalon and bring back a hero who can save her home from destruction by the monstrous giant Yuk.
Many heroes have tried before now. Many have failed.
What Greta needs is a hero whose courage and self-belief are greater than himself. She needs Hercufleas.
The only problem- he is a flea, no bigger than a raisin. But the smallest person might just have the biggest effect . . .
"Resonant story about family, friendship and loss, and the power of hope and unity. Light touch and fertile inventiveness. He reminds us that small things are sometimes the most important." * Sunday Times, Nicolette Jones *
"Wonderfully endearing... Gayton is increasingly imaginative with each successive book" * Daily Mail *
"Irresistible. Unbefleavable fun!" * Andrea Reece, Lovereading *
"Exciting, imaginative and interesting." * Declan, age 8 for lovereading.co.uk *
"Wonderfully unusual story. Superbly told. Holds the reader's attention throughout." * Parents in Touch *
Sam Gayton lives in South London. In 2009 he completed the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa University and not long after published his first book, The Snow Merchant. He loves American novels, Italian food and the English countryside. When he's not writing, he likes playing old board games, strumming his guitar and joining as many rock bands as possible (currently at seven).