Krindlekrax

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Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. “ You know when you feel a rumbling in the ground, & people tell you it’s a tube train going by? Well, it’s not a tube train, ’ Corky said. ‘ It’s the thing that lives in the sewers. It comes up at night, when we’re asleep.’ ‘ What is it?’ Ruskin asked breathlessly. ‘ Krindlekrax, ’ Corky replied. There are plenty of weird & wonderful characters who live on Lizard Street. The hero of our story is Ruskin Splinter. But to be honest, Ruskin is a very unlikely hero. Small & thin, with knock-knees, thick glasses, a squeaky voice, no one at Ruskin’s school believes he’s capable of anything – all except for Ruskin’s only friend Corky, the school caretaker. Ruskin is therefore delighted when Corky tells him the terrifying story of Krindlekrax: the giant crocodile who lives beneath their town’s streets. Finally, a chance to prove himself! But can Ruskin really save the day? This witty, off-the-wall story is a classic rip-roaring adventure, from award-winning author Philip Ridley. Packed full of hilarious illustrations, this edition also has fun bonus activities! “ Fizzes with life & humour … outstanding” – Sunday Times