The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom: Attack of the Vampire Sheep by Emily-Jane Clark (author) and Jeff Crowther (illustrator)

“So funny… I LOVE IT!” Alex Milway, bestselling author of Hotel FlamingoA laugh-out-loud, brilliantly wacky, highly illustrated children’s debut for readers of 8+ from an award-winning comedy writer – a perfect longer read for fans of Pamela Butchart and Grimwood, illustrated by Jeff Crowther. Maggie McKay is NOT happy that her mum has decided to move to Knobbly Bottom (the most BORING village ever invented). Knobbly Bottom has got NO soft play centres, NO toy shops and NO horse that her mum had (sort of) promised her. There are just fields, church fetes, and a bunch of boring old sheep! But Maggie soon discovers that Knobbly Bottom is also full of SECRETS. The sheep are growing FANGS, their eyes are turning RED, and they’re planning to take over the world… When Mum thinks she’s just making up another silly story, it’s up to Maggie, her little sister Lily and their new friend Fred – with the help of a strange old lady called Nan Helsing and some stinky garlic bread – to save Knobbly Bottom from the ATTACK OF THE VAMPIRE SHEEP!

• Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2024
• Winner of the Fantastic Book Awards 2025, as voted for by the children of Lancashire
• Genuinely laugh-out-loud jokes and puns on every page to delight kids and grown-ups alike, with an instantly relatable cast of family and friends
• Hilarious black-and-white artwork and dynamic design throughout, ideal even for readers who lack confidence
• A fiercely determined girl hero and a cast of brilliant monster-battling characters!

More Praise for Attack of the Vampire Sheep‘A fast-paced plot, off-the-wall humour [...] a fabulously funny series.’ Booktrust‘Garlic baguettes and girl power – what’s not to love! Absolutely bonkers and so much fun!’ – Ellie Taylor, comedian, actor, author, presenter “Packed with puns and plenty of garlic; even the most reluctant readers will laugh at this one.”- Irish Independent‘Monstrously brilliant fun. We love Knobbly Bottom!’ Matt Coyne, comedian and bestselling author of Man vs Baby