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DescriptionWhen the Strega-Borgias return from holiday to find that their faithful family retainer, Latch, has collapsed from unknown causes, it is only the start of their problems. Signora Strega-Borgia is feeling very peaky in the mornings, Titus is trying to save the world and Pandora has an embarrassing crush on the new butler (to say nothing of the fact that a demon is trying to invade Strega Schloss). Only Ffup the dragon is truly happy, due to her forthcoming marriage to the Loch Ness Monster. Reviews" "Her strongest novel yet, her characters developed through carefully convoluted plotting." - Glasgow Herald "It's strange, kooky, funny and enthralling. If you haven't got into the Pure Dead series, it is highly recommended for children aged 9-11." - Birmingham Post "The deliciously outrageous plot mixes love, marriage, midges, acne and sulphur. Deep Trouble is as fast, witty and wildly inventive as the first three books." - The Scotsman [An] entertaining mix of adventure and comedy - Primary Times (Hampshire)" Author descriptionDebi Gliori is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the very popular Mr Bear series. She won the Children's Book Award picture book section, and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1997. Her backlist in Doubleday/Corgi includes TELL ME SOMETHING HAPPY BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP and THE VERY SMALL. PURE DEAD MAGIC, the start of a trilogy, was her first novel. The second part, PURE DEAD WICKED was published in April 2002. Debi lives in Scotland, near Edinburgh. |