Uki and the Swamp Spirit by Kieran Larwood (author)

From bestselling author and winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award, Uki and the Swamp Spirit is the fifth title set in the world of Podkin One-Ear.

‘A spellbinding story full of friendship, excitement and magic.’ Guardian

Uki had the sensation of a sickly green light, spreading out through the networks of water. Of tendrils connecting all the creatures of the marsh in a web . . . Linking itself so it could poison it all and destroy it.

Uki and his friends have two more spirits to find and capture. After defeating Valkus, they make for Clarice, who is spreading disease through the swamps. Can Uki and his friends outwit him – all whilst they themselves are being chased by the Endwatch and Jori’s clan of assassins?

‘Storytelling perfection.’ Sophie Anderson

‘One of my sons very favourite authors.’ Romesh Ranganathan

‘Superb.’ Max Porter

‘It’s jolly good fun … expect sequels to breed like… well, rabbits.’ SFX

Kids love Podkin: ‘One of the best books I have ever read.’ Cally, age 10, Lovereading4kids ‘Like ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Watership Down’ mixed together.’ Sam, age 11, Lovereading4kids ‘An adventure that keeps you wanting to read on and on into the night.’ Alex, age 10, Lovereading4kids