The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart

A tale of courage, friendship, and absurdity

Loretta Schauer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Published:5th Oct '23

Should be back in stock very soon

The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart cover

In The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart, Lil teams up with Ned and her crow friend to confront a gang of highwaymen with a clever plan.

In The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart, Lil's life at the Squawking Mackerel inn is anything but pleasant. Tasked with the dirtiest jobs and constantly bullied, she finds solace in her unlikely friendship with Augustus Scratchy, a mischievous crow known for his thieving antics. The monotony of her dreary existence takes a turn for the worse when the notorious villain Rotten Bob Hatchet and his gang of ruthless highwaymen start terrorizing travelers on the road. Lil's situation seems hopeless, but her spirit remains unbroken.

When a new servant boy named Ned arrives at the inn, Lil sees an opportunity to change their fate. Together, they hatch a daring plan to confront Rotten Bob and his gang, utilizing the odd assortment of items from the inn's lost property cupboard. With a pocket full of revolting dumplings and a piece of knicker elastic, they aim to create a fearsome legend that will scare off the highwaymen. As they prepare to unleash their imaginative scheme, the duo must navigate through danger and absurdity in a world where anything can happen.

The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart is a whimsical adventure filled with dangerous highwaymen, furious crows, and ludicrous antics. Lil and Ned's determination to stand up against evil leads to a hilarious and thrilling escapade, proving that even the most unlikely heroes can make a difference when they dare to dream big.

"A funny, fast paced adventure that will keep you on the edge of your saddle" -- Mo O'Hara
"Glorious, a laugh-out-loud tale" -- Chris Mould
"The story is immense fun, Loretta Schauer’s spritely black and white illustrations adding to the excitement, and this will become a real favourite with readers" * LoveReading4Kids *

ISBN: 9781839133091

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 19mm

Weight: 223g

256 pages