About the Author:
Wed Wabbit is Lissa Evans's third book for children. Her first book, Horten's Miraculous Mechanisms, earned a starred review from Kirkus and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Costa Children's Book Award. She has also written four books for adults. Before she became a writer, Lissa spent four years as a doctor, and then worked as a comedy producer, first in radio and then in television. She has two teenage daughters and lives in London.
Review:
Praise for Lissa Evans:
Carnegie Medal shortlist
Branford Boase shortlist
Costa Book Award shortlist
Guardian Children’s Book Award longlist
Advance Praise for Wed Wabbit:
"If Lissa Evans' Wed Wabbit doesn't win a clutch of prizes I will be amazed. Inventive, funny, and not a word out of place. A future classic." -- Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller, Book of the Month Pick
"In 50 years time, people may say 'It's a bit like Wed Wabbit' in the way they now say 'it's a bit like Narnia'." -- Nick Lake, publisher and author
Praise for Horten's Miraculous Mechanisms:
"Wacky, funny and ever so mysterious, this clever tale hits the ground running and never lets up... A vastly engaging, must-read mystery infused with the perfect touch of captivating conjuration―er, magic." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A book full of warmth, sharp humour and clever puzzles" -- Patrick Ness, Time Out
"Entertaining... an old-fashioned mystery of the kids-besting-clueless-adults variety." -- Publishers Weekly
"Stuart is a likable, plucky little guy, the Charlie Bucket to great-uncle Tony's Willy Wonka... The elements of magical realism that waft through the narrative keep things humming along nicely." -- Booklist
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