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Summary
From bestselling author and winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award, Uki and the Swamp Spirit is the fifth title set in the world of Podkin One-Ear.
‘A spellbinding story full of friendship, excitement and magic.’ Guardian
Uki had the sensation of a sickly green light, spreading out through the networks of water. Of tendrils connecting all the creatures of the marsh in a web . . . Linking itself so it could poison it all and destroy it.
Uki and his friends have two more spirits to find and capture. After defeating Valkus, they make for Clarice, who is spreading disease through the swamps. Can Uki and his friends outwit him – all whilst they themselves are being chased by the Endwatch and Jori’s clan of assassins?
‘Storytelling perfection.’ Sophie Anderson
‘One of my sons very favourite authors.’ Romesh Ranganathan
‘Superb.’ Max Porter
‘It’s jolly good fun … expect sequels to breed like… well, rabbits.’ SFX
Kids love Podkin:
‘One of the best books I have ever read.’ Cally, age 10, Lovereading4kids
‘Like ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Watership Down’ mixed together.’ Sam, age 11, Lovereading4kids
‘An adventure that keeps you wanting to read on and on into the night.’ Alex, age 10, Lovereading4kids
KieranLarwood
Kieran Larwood was born in Kenya. He moved to the UK when he was two and lived in various places before settling on the Isle of Wight, where he can still be found: exploring rockpools, climbing trees and writing or drawing! He has done a wide range of jobs, including being an archery instructor and working the night shift in…
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DavidWyatt
David Wyatt is an illustrator living in Devon. He has illustrated many novels and is also much admired for his concept and character work. He has illustrated tales by well-known authors such as Diana Wynne Jones, Terry Pratchett, Philip Pullman, and J. R. R. Tolkien.
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