The Marvelous Land of Snergs
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TARGET CONSUMER
- Parents wishing to gift children a modern take on a classic
- Educators and librarians seeking to appeal to fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, Narnia, and The Wizard of Oz
KEY SELLING POINTS
- Widely recognised as the inspiration for The Hobbit, a forgotten classic from 1927 is updated and brought beautifully back to life by acclaimed children’s writer Veronica Cossanteli, supported by the family of the original author, E. A. Wyke-Smith.
- The Tolkien-world has a massive following–this book will appeal to both children and adults who grew up loving The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
- 8 gorgeous full-page illustrations and 39 illustrated chapter headings by Melissa Castrillon.
- A timeless gift title for the holidays
- Publication timed to coincide with “Hobbit Day,” when Tolkien fervor is at its height
- Audiobook narrated by Stephen Fry
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Elisha Hickson
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Created 10 months agoAbout Veronica Cossanteli
Veronica Cossanteli is an elementary school teacher who lives with three cats, two snakes, one guinea pig, and a large assortment of lizards. Her debut book, The Extincts, was Longlisted for the Lancashire School Library Service Fantastic Book Award. The Marvelous Land of Snergs is her third book.
Other books by Veronica Cossanteli
Melissa Castrillón
Melissa Castrillón is an English and Colombian illustrator based in the south east of England. Motivated by punchy color combos, inventive compositions, ingenious page design and unusual patterns, she was awarded the Gold medal by the Society of Illustrators in New York in 2019.
Other books by Melissa Castrillón
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