Nora and the Compass of Chaos
Joseph Elliott
Illustrated by Nici Gregory
Ages 8 to 12
Paperback
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08 May 2025
Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Synopsis
The side-splittingly funny sequel to Nora and the Map of Mayhem by award-winning author Joseph Elliott, star of CBeebies' Swashbuckle.
When Nora is invited to a fancy dress party, she thinks that's the worst of her problems . . . until she discovers her friend Grizzler is missing. After finding his boat completely wrecked, Nora sets off on a wild adventure to try and find him - though she doesn't expect her great-grandkids, Atticus and Autumn, to have stowed away for the ride!
Between dodging fingernail-eating skuttlecrags and wrangling ice-breathing jujugars, there's also whispers of a rogue Monster Hunter on the loose with monstrous plans in motion. With only some wool, a corkscrew and half a pack of sweets in their possession, can the trio stop the true villain before it's too late?
Complete with wild and joyful illustrations from Nici Gregory, this rip-roaring tale is perfect for readers aged 8 and up!
PRAISE FOR NORA AND THE MAP OF MAYHEM:
'Exactly the kind of anarchy I love.' - Louie Stowell
'Riotously funny, utterly unique' - Jenny Pearson
'A whirlwind of hilarity!' - Laura Ellen Anderson
When Nora is invited to a fancy dress party, she thinks that's the worst of her problems . . . until she discovers her friend Grizzler is missing. After finding his boat completely wrecked, Nora sets off on a wild adventure to try and find him - though she doesn't expect her great-grandkids, Atticus and Autumn, to have stowed away for the ride!
Between dodging fingernail-eating skuttlecrags and wrangling ice-breathing jujugars, there's also whispers of a rogue Monster Hunter on the loose with monstrous plans in motion. With only some wool, a corkscrew and half a pack of sweets in their possession, can the trio stop the true villain before it's too late?
Complete with wild and joyful illustrations from Nici Gregory, this rip-roaring tale is perfect for readers aged 8 and up!
PRAISE FOR NORA AND THE MAP OF MAYHEM:
'Exactly the kind of anarchy I love.' - Louie Stowell
'Riotously funny, utterly unique' - Jenny Pearson
'A whirlwind of hilarity!' - Laura Ellen Anderson
Details
08 May 2025
384 pages
9781800785014
Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Reviews
“Elliott lets loose a rollicking; raucous riot of mayhem as naughty Nora's memorable mishaps are brought to joyful life by Gregory's gallery of rip-roaring, fun-filled illustrations. Don't miss the ride!”Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post
“This action-packed, humorous sequel to Nora and the Map of Mayhem is a thrilling read for kids 8 and up, with lively illustrations”The School Reading List, The School Reading List
“With monsters and dastardly villains to overcome, our OAP dynamo shows the young ones how it's done”Absolutely Education, Absolutely Education
“Two hilarious, brilliant adventures filled with wild illustrations”Armadillo Magazine, Armadillo Magazine
