| The
Hatters Go West!
A hilarious
new children's adventure novel for 8-12 year olds by
Piers Warren - click here for ordering
"This
book was a fantastic read and I recommend it to any younger readers
who just want a subtle, easy but hilariously silly book"
Evening Post (click here for full review)
 The
Hatters Go West!
Maddie's mum is missing – in fact she vanished a year ago,
gathering mushrooms in the nearby woods. But when Maddie's little
sister disappears as well, in search of Mum, there's no time to
waste: Lupin (or Loopy for short!) must be found before she gets
into trouble. But to make the situation even worse, the sisters
have a dad who – though quite loveable – is completely
round the bend!
Never quite sure what her crazy dad will do next, Maddie and her
family set off on an amazing cross-country journey in their trusty
old campervan, facing one adventure after another on the trail
of some peculiar clues. Accompanied by an ever-growing menagerie
of animals, including Mr Nose the Giant Anteater, Maddie comes
across a bizarre cast of characters.
But will she ever find Mum?
Extract
from the first chapter:
"He
put the spoon down, read the note calmly, and then screamed hysterically,
‘WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?!’ eyes bulging in panic.
‘I suggest we go and look for her,’ replied Maddie.
‘Oh – yes – right,’ said Dad, calming
down slightly. Dad’s reaction belied the fact that Lupin
disappearing was not uncommon, although to be fair, she had never
before stated that she was going to look for Mum. Anyway, they
had a routine sorted for occasions such as this, and they flew
into action like a well goose-greased machine.
Maddie grabbed a rucksack and stuffed into it a torch, a first
aid kit, a map, a bottle of water, a whistle and a packet of biscuits.
Dad’s contribution to the efficient preparations was to
rub goose-grease from a large tub onto his forehead. He clearly
misunderstood the routine, but finally seemed satisfied that he
had done his bit.
‘Ready?’ he asked.
‘Ready,’ said Maddie."
 About
the Author
Piers
Warren is an eccentric adventurer and author. He
has walked the African plains with Maasai Warriors, tracked
tigers in India on elephant-back, explored the Amazon rainforest,
swum with sharks, trekked across Tanzanian deserts on a camel
and filmed cheetahs hunting in Kenya.
He
writes books on a variety of subjects from his greenhouse
in Norfolk where he lives with his teenage daughter, a number
of carnivorous plants, and a Komodo Dragon called Perry Komo.
The Hatters Go West! is his first children's novel.
More books are in the pipeline - including further adventures
of The Hatters! |
What
Readers have said about The Hatters Go West!
Reviewer:
Adam Jeffries, Norfolk, aged 9
"This book has to be one of my favourites.
It is very cleverly plotted out - taking you on a very exciting
journey of mystery and madness. It made me feel like I was joining
in on all the family's adventures. All the characters in the book
have delightful personalities - I loved the old lady Dotty because
she had a handbag that seemed to carry just about everything you
could possibly need, especially mint humbugs! Dad is pretty crazy
and makes me laugh out loud - he is always getting things very muddled
and seems very kind. My favourite animal in the book has to be Prunes
the guinea pig. I have two guinea pigs of my own and it was nice
to read a story about one. I hope there will be more books about
The Hatters and I have told all my friends what a great book this
is to read."
Reviewer:
Alex Murden, Bristol, aged 13
"This book was fantastic! For readers
aged 8–11, this wacky story is funny, exciting, weird, and
what’s more you can’t put it down. I
think that the best part of this book is the characters. The dad
is one of my favourite characters ever in a book. I love the way
he always gets the wrong end of the stick and all of his weird and
wonderful remedies: the way he puts goose-fat on his forehead to
help find Lupin who has run away to look for their mother. This
is a very fun read and the animals are amazing: my personal favourite
is Mr Nose the giant anteater, who is great! I rate this book nine
out of ten, a must-read for those who want a short light book but
also want to be entertained."
Dani
Maimone, Surrey
"Brilliant! We couldn't put it down.This
is such a great book. Both I and my seven year old daughter Jasmine
enjoyed it enormously. We laughed constantly throughout the story
and looked forward to each new chapter with eager anticipation as
the plot unfolded.
Piers writes in such a way that each character leaps off the page
and comes to life. We can't wait to read more zany adventures about
the Hatter tribe. I would thoroughly recommend this book to parents
and children."
Ms.
T. Cheslaw, Cambridge
"It has been many years since I have
read such an enjoyable book for children. The colourful characters
and their escapades jump off each page as one is swept away by the
journey they decide to undertake. The author has a gift like Mr.
Dahl in that one wishes to inhabit the world that he weaves. I am
going to buy more - for my younger relatives and also for my adult
friends. It is quite simply a timeless book, long may the Hatters
live!"
Published
by Wildeye
Available as Paperback
96 pages, ISBN 978-0-9541899-8-3
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here for ordering |
Email:
info@wildeye.co.uk
Other
books by Piers Warren:
How to Store
Your
Garden Produce
Careers
in Wildlife
Film-making
Go Wild with Your Camcorder!
How to Make Wildlife Films
101 Uses of Stinging Nettles
Wildeye
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