Pongwiffy (book 1) - Softcover

Umansky, Kaye

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074341912X ISBN 13: 9780743419123

Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks, 2001

Synopsis

Enjoying her quiet life in her simple hovel, Pongwiffy the witch is upset when a group of obnoxiously loud Goblins move right next door to her and so she seeks the help of her friend, Sharkadder, and an unusual hamster from Amsterdam to rid her community of the troublesome gang. Reprint.

About this title

About the Author:

Kaye Umansky was born in Plymouth in Devon, England. She went to Teacher's Training College, after which she taught in London primary schools for twelve years, specializing in music and drama. In her spare time, she sang and played keyboards with a semiprofessional soul band.
She now writes full time and has written more than twenty-five books of fantasy, fiction, and poetry for children. She draws on traditional folktales and modern urban myths for her inspiration and has a sense of humor that is popular with children of all ages, from five to one hundred and five. She lives in London with her family.
Among her most popular books are her hilarious Pongwiffy titles. Pongwiffy, Pongwiffy and the Goblins' Revenge, and Pongwiffy and the Spell of the Year, which won the Nottinghamshire Book Award, are available from Minstrel Books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 074341912X
• ISBN 13: 9780743419123
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160
• Illustrator: Smedley Chris