Smalltown Tales
A beautifully illustrated book of ghost stories, written and illustrated by film artist and screenwriter Iain McCaig, depicting daily life in Smalltown, where Lake Wobegon meets Norman Rockwell, with monsters. Smalltown is a special place. Think of it as Lake Wobegon or Norman Rockwell, with monsters. These 12 illustrated short stories are introductions to the people and creatures who live thereThe ghosts Frightwood and Po—who we discover on a petrified park bench floating on a rock through space—are our guides. Meet the Smalltown vampire, the Sirens in the Sound, hear how the Bell-Ringer finds an apprentice and Albert Moon falls in love and discover the story of the First War of The Worlds. Written and illustrated by renowned American artist, author and film maker Iain McCaig, creator of the iconic designs for Darth Maul and Queen Amidala for the Star Wars franchise, and who has worked on many successful films, such as Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, this is a beguiling, quirky collection that will delight and captivate.
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Readers say.
WOW!! This is the best mystery book bundle I have ever purchased! The attention to detail and goodies you get with your book make the whole experience!
This is such a thoughtful date with a book. If she has not got your kind of read, she will find it. It is wrapped in a lovely book bag with extra goodies. Highly recommend
This was absolutely amazing, I'm obsessed and want more! It felt like a little gift to myself. It arrived SUPER fast too.
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One of the best books I've read in a long time. Couldn't put it down and finished it in a day. Already ordered my next book
Loved this the bag is so cute, book I received looks great and so exciting that I have not read it before!
Fantastic love the wrapping paper of the book and all the little extras great value and love the little satchel bag comes in just Fantastic
great selection of indie books, its nice to know the authors get paid better and more bookshops are opening