{"title":"Sophie Wills","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the imaginative world of Sophie Wills, where children’s stories come alive with heart and adventure. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Orphans of St Halibut's\u003c\/em\u003e, blend humour and warmth to explore themes of friendship, resilience, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for young readers who enjoy richly drawn characters and engaging plots, Sophie Wills’ work invites children to step into magical, yet relatable, tales that linger long after the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-orphans-of-st-halibuts-by-sophie-wills-9781529013375","title":"The Orphans of St Halibut's","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStolen cakes, major explosions and an unforgettable cast of characters - dive into \u003cem\u003eThe Orphans of St Halibut's\u003c\/em\u003e, a hilarious caper from debut author Sophie Wills and million-copy bestselling illustrator, David Tazzyman. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLife has been perfect ever since the orphans of St Halibut's buried their matron - don't look like that, it was an accident! Tig, Stef, Herc, and Pamela the goat just have to make sure nobody finds out they're on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovering that an Inspector is on his way, they'll need to convince him that everything is peachy or they'll be sent to the Mending House - where badly behaved orphans go, never to return. But the Inspector is not quite what he seems and things very quickly go from bad to spectacularly out of hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan these crafty kids outsmart the adults and save their home?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book reminded me of an old fashioned film caper - a little like St Trinians meets Oliver with a twist of Matilda thrown in\u003c\/em\u003e - Year 6 Teacher and Parent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI would recommend this book to people that like spooky, funny and adventurous stories\u003c\/em\u003e - Reader, aged 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244643561708,"sku":"9781529013375","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529013375-the-orphans-of-st-halibut-s-1.jpg?v=1788007613"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sophie-wills.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}