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Kyle's imaginary friend from childhood is back! with a vengeance. Kyle hasn't seen Mr Mumbles in years. And there's a good reason for that: Mr Mumbles doesn't exist. But now Kyle's imaginary friend is back, and Kyle doesn't have time to worry about why. Only one thing matters: staying alive! A major series from a fresh new talent, brought to you by the publisher that put horror on the map
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Barry Hutchison hails from the Highlands of Scotland, where he spends time writing screenplays, comics and scary children's books. He is in his early thirties -- but on a good day could easily pass for mid-forties -- and lives happily with his long-term partner and young son. He is tall -- but not like the BFG or that -- and likes seafood, comics and Elvis, though not necessarily in that order.
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Kyle has a mother who doesn't believe a word he says, a forgetful nan in a home and a father he has never seen. It's no wonder Kyle was troubled as a child and made up an imaginary friend, a father figure, to keep him company.
But when he hears scratching noises in the attic above his bedroom, and a girl around his age called Ameena later comes to his rescue, it's clear that someone from his past is out to kill him. Could it be that his invisible friend, Mr Mumbles is back and even uglier and meaner than ever? And do both his mother and nan know more than they are letting on about Kyle's past?
For a kids book I found this an enjoyable read, although I do feel that being the first in a series the meat of the story is yet to come. The idea of a world named 'The Darkest Corners' where the neglected and forgotten ghosts of the past hang out, is pretty cool and I loved the scary Keller house next door - but we only touched lightly on these and I know there must be more to look forward to. An enjoyable and scary read that will keep your kids reading under the covers all night long, and possibly scared to turn the lights out, too.
But when he hears scratching noises in the attic above his bedroom, and a girl around his age called Ameena later comes to his rescue, it's clear that someone from his past is out to kill him. Could it be that his invisible friend, Mr Mumbles is back and even uglier and meaner than ever? And do both his mother and nan know more than they are letting on about Kyle's past?
For a kids book I found this an enjoyable read, although I do feel that being the first in a series the meat of the story is yet to come. The idea of a world named 'The Darkest Corners' where the neglected and forgotten ghosts of the past hang out, is pretty cool and I loved the scary Keller house next door - but we only touched lightly on these and I know there must be more to look forward to. An enjoyable and scary read that will keep your kids reading under the covers all night long, and possibly scared to turn the lights out, too.
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This book is destined to be one of the most borrowed in the school library - because I will be recommending it to all our boys, I'm so sure they will enjoy it. It's action packed and 'grabs' you from the very start, and is a roller coaster ride of thrills right to the end. Wonderfully imaginative concept and I can't wait to read the following books in the series. Glad I didn't have an imaginary friend as a child, otherwise I would be looking around warily every time I set foot outside my front door!
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Wow! Books for children are certainly way more exciting than when I was younger. This seems to be a new trend, or perhaps this has been going on for a while and I'm only now noticing. It seems children's books are becoming more and more grown up blurring the lines between books for kids and kids books for adults. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It really took me back a few years I half wanted to read it under my duvet with a torch, but I didn't - honest! What I like especially is that Kyle isn't a kid anymore that's scared of the dark with imaginary friends and foes, but here comes Mr mumbles all the same. Its like when you're younger, anything bad you could imagine won't leave you alone but when you're older you can chase these thoughts away - what happens when start to chase you? Read this book and find out.
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Nicely scary.
This book was great fun. I wouldn't want to read it alone in the house though. Mr Mumbles is properly scary. And really dangerous. And really hard to stop. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Elen Caldecott
Great read for kids and adults alike.
This series of books has been a great welcome into my household. My 11 year old son won't put them down, he loves them. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ready to mumble
Outstanding !!
Wow ,fantastic read...simply could not put it down !
Cant wait to read Raggy Maggie now, buy it you will not be disappointed !!
Cant wait to read Raggy Maggie now, buy it you will not be disappointed !!
Published 16 months ago by M. Summers
Well written and scary
First up I have to say how well paced this book is. Each chapter ends at a cliffhanger and my children were bugging me to read just one more chapter every night. Read more
Published 19 months ago by David Pearce
Not just for the kids!
I borrowed and read this while on holiday with family and couldn't put it down - not that I had to, it doesn't take long cover-to-cover for an older reader, but my goodness it's... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Bill Rattlepike
Fast-moving and scary
This is a great, fast-paced and thrilling book for 9+ children; full of atmospheric and darkly sinister menace. Read more
Published 24 months ago by sixtondog
Fast, funny and terrifying!
I loved this book. Like Kyle, the boy in the story, I had an imaginary friend. Not like this one. The title, cover and premise of the book appealed to me and more than lived up to... Read more
Published on 27 May 2010 by S. L. Howarth
Enjoyable Horror
Mr Mumbles is the first novel written by Barry Hutchison and it's a horror aimed at teens and pre-teens. My nine year old daughter read it first. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by Richard Kelly
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This book kept me on the edge of my seat the tension building at speed, it is a seriously scary book one which I may say would make a wonderful film. Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by foxcylady
A Scary Story
There's something about this book which grabs you, and keeps you turning the pages. The descriptive language in anticipating fear is very effective... Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by A John
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