The Warrior in My Wardrobe

Publisher details

Authors
Claire Powell, Simon Farnaby
Publisher
Hachette
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
26 October, 2021
ISBN
9781444954395

The Warrior in My Wardrobe

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Synopsis

Recommended for ages 9+.

Join Rose, Merdyn the wizard and Bubbles the guinea pig in another hilarious time-travelling adventure. Rose must save her kidnapped brother from a Dark Ages Warrior!

Merdyn is the greatest wizard of the Dark Ages. Obviously. Rose is his 21st-century descendent. Lucky her.

And Vanheldon the vandal warrior is FURIOUS! After all, last time they met, Merdyn turned his army to stone.

Seeking revenge, Vanheldon comes up with a way to kidnap Rose and transport her back to Dark Ages Transylvania, set on luring Merdyn into a terrible trap. Except - whoops! - his magical minion kidnaps Rose's teenage brother Kris instead.

Rose, Merdyn and Bubbles the guinea pig must team up to save the day. But can they rescue Kris without creating historical mayhem? Will Rose's wizard ancestor even remember her? (And want to help them?) And will Bubbles ever stop pooing?

From the writer of the Paddington 2 movie and writer and star of Horrible Histories and Ghosts, this hilariously silly, heartfelt comedy of errors with a historical twist is perfect for fans of David Walliams and David Baddiel. The follow-up to The Wizard in My Shed.

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Warriors, Warlocks and Wild Adventures: Read Our Review of The Warrior in my Wardrobe by Simon Farnaby, Illustrated by Claire Powell

Review | Our Review

16 November 2021

Warriors, Warlocks and Wild Adventures: Read Our Review of The Warrior in my Wardrobe by Simon Farnaby, Illustrated by Claire Powell

Claire Powell
About the author

Claire Powell

Claire is an illustrator, writer and designer who lives and works in London. She has spent several years as a design director in the world of channel rebranding working for clients such as Nickelodeon, BBC Three, CBBC and BBC One. Claire has a tendency towards humour and bright, bold use of colour and she loves creating strong typographical layouts to help tell a story.

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Simon Farnaby
About the author

Simon Farnaby

Simon Farnaby has written and starred in some of the UK's best-loved family TV such as Horrible Histories, and Ghosts, and films such as Paddington and Paddington 2. This is his first children's book. When not writing or acting, Simon is a keen amateur wizard and can often be found in his garden (unsuccessfully) conjuring vegetable spells.

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                      1. Desert Bloom says:

                        Dive into a whirlwind adventure with The Wizard In My Shed: The Misadventures of Merdyn the Wild! Meet Merdyn, a misfit medieval warlock who’s been banished to the 21st century, and Rose, a 12-year-old with a mission to fix her family. With the help of Bubbles, her beloved (and messy) guinea pig, Rose and Merdyn attempt to keep his magical identity hidden from her mum, navigate hilarious misunderstandings about modern life, and hunt down Merdyn’s magic staff. Packed with laughs, chaos, and heart, this story is perfect for fans of David Walliams and Horrible Histories. And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out Cricfy TV for iOS —your new go-to for non-stop entertainment!