This humorous and unique adventure features engaging illustrations by David Roberts, known for his work on the "Dirty Bertie" series. The story, penned by a German author and translated by Siobhan Parkinson, a former Irish Children's Laureate, promises to entertain readers with its originality and charm.
Eleven-year-old Fennymore lives alone in an old house with only a magical bike for company. After his great-aunt dies, Fennymore sets off with his new friend Fizzy to find his parents, who have disappeared. They fall foul of a silvery grey gentleman and an evil doctor who wants to get his hands on a mysterious invention, but Fennymore finds a maybe-dad. And a brumella. Whatever that is.A brilliant and hilarious adventure from award-winning author Kirsten Reinhardt with black-and-white line drawings by David Roberts of Dirty Bertie fame.Translated from the German by former Laureate, Siobhán Parkinson.