More from Ada and her friends at Ghastly-Gorm Hall in the fourth book in the Goth Girl series.
Chris Riddell, the 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate, is an accomplished artist and the political cartoonist for the Observer. He has enjoyed great acclaim for his books for children. His books have won a number of major prizes, including the 2001, 2004 and 2016 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals. Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse won the Costa Children's Book Award 2013. His previous work for Macmillan includes the bestselling Ottoline books, The Emperor of Absurdia, and, with Paul Stewart, the Muddle Earth and Scavenger series. Chris lives in Brighton with his family.
Riddell’s outstanding black and white illustrations have a
wonderfully nostalgic feel and bring to life this funny and yet
often moving tale. And with the now trademark teeny weeny surprise
tucked into the back of the book, some clever literary illusions
and the fearless, feisty Ada taking starring role, this is reading
heaven for all young Goths
*Daily Mail*
[S]eeded with elegantly illustrated, punning allusions to
everything from canonical literature (Jane Ear) to pop heroines
(Tailor Extremely Swift). Handsomely turned out as ever, this
silver-foiled hardback feels instantly welcoming and accessible
*Guardian*
[O]ne of the most beautifully produced books of the year
*Express*
Chris Riddell is a marvel — his exquisite line drawings are
extraordinarily delicate and idiosyncratic. Goth Girl and the
Sinister Symphony like others involving his heroine Ada Goth,
features a series of merciless puns, in this case on the life and
works of Lord Byron (Ada’s dad writes about Don Jumpy, an amorous
mouse). There’s something here for the knowing adult reader as well
as the child. Genius.
*Evening Standard*
[A] real treat
*The Week Junior*
Chris' blend of amazing illustrations, darkly gothic humour and
good old fashioned sense of adventure result in a book as exciting
and fresh as the first
*BookTrust*
In both words and pictures Chris Riddell creates an amazing cast of
characters and the most original escapades in which they are all
entangled
*LoveReading4Kids*
Full of clever satire, stunning illustrations and a pun-filled
plot, this fourth Goth Girl book is a real treat
*WRD Magazine*
The illustrations are just exceptional and, along with the
footnotes, miniature book at the back and overall design, they just
add to a stunning product. And although this can be read as a
standalone book, anyone reading Goth Girl for the first time is
likely to quickly seek out the rest of the series. A treat for
adults and children alike!
*Readingzone*
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