Boss of the Underworld: Shirley vs the Huge Beast

When Shirley’s best friend, George, is kidnapped and taken to the underworld by a large mole, she sets off to save him. Having been created ‘temporary’ Queen of the Under-Underworld by the true queen, Shirley must travel across this land, accompanied by Peels, servant to the queen, to defeat a huge giant which has been terrorising the land and rescue George.

Completely bonkers and endlessly entertaining, ‘Shirley vs the Huge Beast’ is as imaginative as it is funny! On her quest to rescue George, she and Peels face- and survive- a catalogue of nightmarish disasters worthy of Indiana Jones. Visual humour combines brilliantly with witty lines, offering a very pacy and satisfying read.

For anyone who hasn’t read the first book in the series, a summary sets the scene, leading straight into the action. Teamwork wins the day and Shirley once again shows herself to be loyal, determined and brave. The book ends with a ‘spot the difference’ and a find ten ‘pesky fare dodgers’! Children will enjoy reading this one again and again, noticing more details and appreciating more of the humour with each re-read!

Boss of the Underworld: Shirley vs the Huge Beast

Tor Freeman

Hachette ISBN: 978-1444976410