Troll

A funny, heartwarming story about internet trolling and learning to love yourself.

The Times Children's Book of the Week - "Playful and perceptive...This is definitely one troll worth unblocking"

Indie Book of the Month - September 2024

A funny, heartwarming story about internet trolling and learning to love yourself.

Below the bridge,
beneath the log,
underneath the burping bog,
where townsfolk whispered, cringed and crept,
a terrifying monster slept...

In this funny tale, inspired by both internet trolls and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, there is a terrifying troll that lives under a bridge. Unseen, he delights in shouting nasty things to passers-by. But when a d/Deaf bunny unwittingly faces up to him, he realises that it's not so fun to say nasty things to someone's face. Can Troll finally learn to love himself and others?

Perfect for children aged 3+
· This is a funny story that addresses internet trolling in an accessible way
· A charming character-led tale with Troll learning the error of his ways and getting a second chance
· A d/Deaf inclusive story
· Features hilarious, bright illustrations

Frances Stickley grew up in Nottingham and Norwich, where she spent much of her time making up poems and dressing up her dog. She is a trained children's literacy specialist and a primary school teacher who is happiest when she is covered in paint or stuck in a book. In 2017, Frances was the winner of the Bloomsbury and National Literacy Trust short story prize. She lives with her family and a big-eared dog called Babbage. When she is not writing, you'll probably find her in a forest playing dragons with her daughters. Her previous titles include Love, The Earth, What Will You Dream of Tonight?, Daisy's Dragons and The Mouse's Apples.

Stefano Martinuz was born in Brescia, Italy, and graduated from the Academy of fine Arts in Bologna in 2019. He worked as a colorist, concept artist and character designer before turning his hand to children's books. His previous books include Jupiter et Moiand Giorgio - Mostro Timido! Troll will be his first book originally published in the English language.