Horrendo's Curse

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HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2003

No one, living or dead, was ever more polite than Horrendo. In all his eleven years he'd never said a rude word to anyone. But was his mother proud of her charming son Not at all! For Horrendo lived in a cruel world where kind words were as rare as dragons' teeth, and pirates stole away twelve-year-old boys from under their mothers' noses .

A rollicking adventure on the high seas, bursting with fierce fights, foul food and bad behaviour.

Reviews

'A great, imaginative, funny, entertaining story.'Wendy O'Hanlon, Sunshine Coast Sunday, 7 April 2002'A magnificent book about the swashbuckling life of the sea ... an excellent and captivating story.'Lyndon Riggall, The Examiner(Tasmania), 18 May 2002'This is a very funny story, cleverly told because it is never overdone ... the word play is gentle and subtle ... Another delightful story from one of Australia's top children's authors.'David Beagley, Bendigo Advertiser, 1 June 2002Kept me entertained from the first page' UK School Librarian

Author Bio

Anna Fienberg is a wonderful storyteller who weaves quirky humour and great charm into her stories which are loved by both children and adults. She has worked as an editor and consultant for a national book club, but now divides her time between writing and mothering.

Kim Gamble illustrates with an eye for character and a sense of fun. He and Anna Fienberg have made many marvellous books together, including the Minton and Tashi series. Their books are enduringly popular with children and adults.