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Weirdo Goes Wild

Zadie Smith author Nick Laird author Magenta Fox illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Publishing:5th Jun '25

£7.99

This title is due to be published on 5th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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One of the Observer's Best Children’s Books of 2024

A warm and endearing story about the quiet power of being yourself from Zadie Smith, Nick Laird and Magenta Fox.

Maud - a judo-suit wearing guinea pig and proud weirdo - is off into the wild, as is Kit, her owner. Both are slightly nervous about what they'll find in the great outdoors, but with a pinch of bravery - and a few Signature Moves - they'll make new friends and explore new worlds.

Praise for Weirdo:
"A sweet, tightly written tale about the benefits of not fitting in, cheered on by Magenta Fox's gorgeous illustrations" The Times’ Best Children’s Books for Summer 2021
"As cockle-warming as a cuddle from a favourite pet, Weirdo ought to be a smash hit" Observer
"it's delightful" the i

ISBN: 9780241623770

Dimensions: 280mm x 212mm x 5mm

Weight: 100g

32 pages