The Wolves in the Walls: The 20th Anniversary Edition

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Riveting text and astounding art make this a picture book to adore, from award-winning superstar author Neil Gaiman. When Lucy hears noises from behind the wall she tries to warn her parents that there are wolves banging about. But her parents don't listen. When the wolves finally take over the house and Lucy and her family are evicted to live in the garden, her parents realise perhaps they should have listened. But Lucy is no shrinking violet and pretty soon she has the wolves out and the family back in the house. So what was that noise Lucy heard coming from behind the wall . . . A brilliant, witty and inventive picture book with cutting-edge art, which is sure to be a hit with existing fans of Neil Gaiman as well as young readers.

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Like so much of Gaimans work Wolves is brimming with atmosphere and ambiguity, laced with fear and doubt and refuses to provide any easy answers. * The Guardian *
There are moments of humour in both text and illustration, which will be adored by courageous readers. * Book Trust *
Gaiman's text rings with energetic confidence and an inviting tone, even as he leads readers into a bizarre and potentially spine-tingling scenario. * Publishers Weekly *
Against shadow-filled backdrops that blend paint, digital manipulation and photography, [McKean's] stylized human figures look right at home. * Publishers Weekly *

Author Bio

Neil Gaiman is the bestselling, multi-prize-winning author of many books for adults, among them novels and graphic novels. He is also a screenplay writer and the author of Coraline and The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish for the children's audience. Neil is British and lives in America. Dave McKean is a long-time collaborator of Neil's and has worked with him on many titles including The Day I Swapped my Dad for Two Goldfish. Dave is also a filmmaker and he lives in Sevenoaks in Kent.