Runner-up for The BBC Big Read Top 100 2003. Shortlisted for BBC Big Read Top 100 2003.

'making the plot simpler for youngsters to follow without loosing any of its charm...a rattling good book...that deserves to be dug out and re-read every Christmas.' -- Aberdeen Evening Express 20021221

Tony Bradman is an experienced editor, writer and anthologist in the world of children's books. He has written numerous plays, stories and poems for young children. 'Here come the Heebie-Jeebies and Other Scary Poems' was short-listed for The English 4-11 Awards for the Best Children's Illustrated Book of 2000. Chris Hahner has worked in publishing, advertising and animation, in the UK and in Germany. He has illustrated a variety of picture books for children, and character development for product and film.