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Odin’s verdict:I loved this one. It reminds me of the World Tree, but with more man-eating sharks. Hmm, perhaps I should add some to the World Tree?Louie’s verdict:I’ve been a fan of Neill’s comics work for ages and this move into illustrated books does NOT disappoint. It’s both very funny and also incredibly humane. Even the adult characters get treated like full humans.

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Loki’s verdict:Robots are awesome! I think a robot best friend would be excellent. Because I could program them to be always impressed with me. Louie’s verdict: A funny, enthralling story with illustrations that manage to combine humour and a sense of epic scale and danger. Also: anyone who reads this book and won’t admit they have tried to summon monsters by Singing is a liar. Louie’s verdict: Love this book! Brilliant observations about family, friendships and, more importantly, biscuits. Odin’s verdict: If you get any crumbs on the computer again Heimdall will send you to bed without any supper. Louie Stowell's visit was a fabulous high energy, creative and imaginative experience for our children. From a brilliant audience-participating potion -making assembly to creative workshops that encouraged the children to use their own ideas creating magical creatures and in which Louie spent time with every child in class, offering tips and help. Excellent and fully inclusive activities that all our children could be involved in. Louie really made our children feel special in her book signing session too and took time to chat and answer questions about becoming an author and all her inspirations (no matter how odd they were!). Fabulous day that we all thoroughly enjoyed!"Louie’s verdict:It probably doesn’t need my praise but I have to respect a triumph of the form. Years later, I’m still laughing about the cheese touch. Louie’s verdict:Funny, beautiful and magic. Love the inky-splashy feel of the art, and the story that feels both mythic and very particular to these characters.