Welcome to Ratbridge. But beware - for there is skulduggery afoot. Arthur has fallen foul of the appalling Snatcher and is trapped alone in the town, with no way home. Meanwhile Snatcher and his men are working tirelessly in secret on a fiendish and dastardly plan to take over Ratbridge - and the world. With the help of Willbury Nibble QC, some friendly boxtrolls and cabbage-heads, Marjorie the frustrated inventor, and the rats and pirates from the Ratbridge Nautical Laundry, can Arthur thwart Snatcher's evil plans - and find his way home? Illustrated throughout with hundreds of the author's incredible black and white drawings, this unmissable debut novel will entrance readers of all ages, and looks certain to become a new classic.
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With belting characters, adorable illustrations and other fantastic inventions it will keep a child’s appetite for fun fully satisfied. -- The Big Issue, August 29, 2005
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Gormenghast meets the Goons - the start of an astonishing new fiction series from one of the UK's top illustrators.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Georgio
Format:Hardcover
I absolutley LOVED this book. When i first got it, it was soooooo looking foward to it. Alan Snow is a brilliant aurthor. Anyone who sent in a bad review is a nutter! I loved the part where Tom and Kipper control the doll using Grandfathers invention, and the part where the gianormous rat explodes and covers everywhere with cheese. J.K.Rowling, move aside because Alan Snow is here!
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We initially picked up this book because of the wonderful illustrations, and were delighted to find that the story and characters were just as enjoyable. Inventiveness and humour spring from the page, and the story cracks along at a good pace, too: the whole book is a joy to read. Please, Mr Snow, may we have more adventures of Arthur and his friends? Especially Tom and Kipper... and most especially of all Fish the boxtroll.
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By Tom, age 10
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It's really great. It's exciting and imaginative. There are loads of wacky ideas and really strange creatures. I liked the pirates who get stuck in the canal and start a laundry. At first I thought I wouldn't like it because it's a really thick book but once I started reading it, I wanted to know what happened in the end. I loved the drawings, especially the War Rat. I can't wait for the next book.
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One-way ticket to Ratbridge, please!
I was convinced to buy this book merely by the cover illustration. The sheer absurdity of a small being in a tatty box enticed my sense of intregue and I ordered it the next... Read more
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Worthy effort, but ...
I bought this book because of the way it was marketed, but I have to say that it did not match my expectations. Read more
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Fantastic! Amazing! BUY BUY BUY!!!
Seriously, the next Harry Potter. For both adults and kids, excellent! BUY BUY BUY!!
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Brilliant!!
I totally loved this book! Especially the boxtrolls - all the characters are original and imaginative. Read more
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