Malamander
About the book:
Nobody visits Eerie-on-Sea in the winter. Especially not when darkness falls and the wind howls around Maw Rocks and the wreck of the battleship Leviathan, where even now some swear they have seen the slimy Malamander creep… Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, knows that returning lost things to their rightful owners is not easy – especially when the lost thing is not a thing at all, but a girl.
No one knows what happened to Violet Parma’s parents twelve years ago, and when she engages Herbie to help her find them, the pair discover that their disappearance might have something to do with the legendary sea-monster, the Malamander. Eerie-on-Sea has always been a mysteriously chilling place, where strange stories seem to wash up. And it just got stranger…
Published by Walker Books
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About the author:
Thomas Taylor is an award-winning author-illustrator for children. He illustrated the cover for the very first Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and has since gone on to write and illustrate several picture books and young novels; most recently he illustrated Scarlett Hart: Monster Hunter, written by Marcus Sedgwick. Malamander is his first middle grade novel. He lives on the south coast of England.
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I didn’t really like this book because I think it was too hard for some children.
This book was funny – a bit scary for my liking. I rate it 7 out of 10 for good effort.
This was the best book! I would definitely read this amazing book again. I liked the made up monster and that they named the book after it. 10/10
I loved Malamander because the characters had exciting personalities.
What a brilliant book.
I really enjoyed Malamander. I loved the setting – it was really creepy. The characters were brilliantly described and at times made me laugh.
This was one of the greatest books I have ever read! I highly recommend this to anyone who likes danger, mystery or even a little bit of horror (but just the right amount, not too much) It was and will always be my 100% favourite Bookfest book.
This is my favourite book so far, it has a mix between comedy for the names and mystery for thinking about something which is actually wrong. This is a brilliant book and I highly recommend to people who like fun and exciting books. This book gets better with every page.
Malamander is an amazing book for people who like mystery or adventure books. I loved the suspenseful start and I enjoyed the book all the way through. The only downside of it was because it was a bit annoying with the names. I enjoyed this book a lot and I would recommend this book but only if you like books that are about monsters. I also loved the sense of excitement in it. 7/10
This is a funny, suspenseful and scary book all in one. I would definitely recommend to people who like fish stories like Jaws. My favourite character is probably the Malamander because it does whatever it can to protect something very special…
I loved Malamander because it is a creative book and younger children will find it really interesting. People who love adventures will enjoy this book as it is very outgoing and the characters are inspiring. Violet is really crazy and strong. She is an amazing, independent young girl who knows what she wants and will do what she needs to get it. Herbie is so nice and a bit of a wimp but will always be there for Violet. Thank you for writing this book, it was incredible.
I like Malamander by Thomas Taylor because it is full of adventure, mystery and excitement. My favourite character is Violet because she is adventurous and exciting. I rate this book a 9/10 because I feel something is missing. I rate this book to people who like adventure and mystery.
Malamander is a great book because it is full of suspense, mystery and betrayal it also has some wacky characters and creatures I rate this book-10/10.
Malamander was a spooky + adventure + mystery it was also a bit exciting too
I expected it to be a fun and exciting book, which would make me want to read more and not put the book down. It is scary mysterious and fun book to read.
It is about a mysterious shore called Erie-on-sea; no wants to go down there especially at night when there is strange howling, screams and unusual movements and fish monster shapes. A boy called Herbert who works at a lost and found has a visit from a strange girl called Violet she wants to find her parents she was the lost child her parents left her at the hotel, and she is determined to find them.
Malamander is a gripping adventure book that is amazing. The plot is great and it has a good amount of characters with thought through details. My favorurite character was Herbie as he is funny and a bit clumsy. I would recommend this book to people who like a little bit scary and adventurous books. My favourite part was the where Violet falls through the window at the beginning.
When I first saw this book I didn’t want to read it but as soon as I started it I found out it was amazing and I loved it and could not put it down. I would definitely recommend it – my favourite choice!
I loved this book because when you read a lot in one time you don’t want to put it down, it was very exciting and at the end of every chapter you were left with a cliff hanger.
This book is AMAZING, by far my favourite. It is a mix of detective and action, my two favourite genres.
Malamander is a great book about a monster at Eerie-on-sea I liked this book because it was interesting to read and quite intense at times in this book and a part was quite scary. So if you like a intense, scary and monster filled book this is it. You will have a lot of pages to read 301.
I started reading this book but it wasn’t really for me so I read it to page 114 but I still didn’t really get into it but you should still read it because it is a real thriller and is really action packed.
If you ever find yourself in front of a sea monster be careful what you wish for, it might give you exactly what you asked for! Whilst reading don’t forget to bring a lucky item because those young adventurers get themselves into a lot of mischief and at points they had one foot in the grave, not quite how a lost and founder should go out I should think. Reading this I found my love of the ocean, maybe you will find a love of something too? As I read this it became harder and harder to put down and I ended up reading when I was supposed to be doing something else (like in lessons, oops!) Be sure to read this at some point because it was almost definitely my favourite! A thrilling book of all my favourite things, life on a haunted shore, boats, adventure and best of all MYSTERY…
Hello, I’m sorry that I didn’t like this book that much but it’s just not my kind of book.I don’t really like adventure or mystery books but if I did I know that I would love this.
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I really loved it from start to finish. It was inspiring and I did not want to put it down. It made me feel like I was in the story myself. So realistic and I loved it. It fills your heart with different emotions small and big. I really loved the ending and it was so heart warming. A must read.
It is a great book and got me on the edge of my seat!
I love this book because it is adventurous and it has lots of describing and description.
Malamander is a great book that I could not put it down as each page got me thinking ‘what’s going to happen next?’. I recommend it to mystery lovers!
Malamander is a mysterious book brewing with myth and legend. It is brilliantly plotted and has some amazing twists, which I definitely didn’t see coming. I recommend you give this book a read!
I loved Malamander I could not put it down. I recommend it to year 5 and over. Once I heard the 1st chapter I was already hooked because it keeps putting you on a cliffhanger. I can’t wait to read his new book.
I love this book, as it contains a mystery within. The further you get through the sequence of jaw-dropping events, the greater the book becomes. I love this book as it has a very mysterious set of scenery to it.
I love this book, as it contains a mystery within. The further you get through the sequence of jaw-dropping events, the greater the book becomes. It’s as if the mystery of the Malamander in Cheerie-on-Sea is actually going on. Maybe the next time you go to the beach, as the Winter gusts are wailing, you’ll watch as the “CH” of the sign of Cheerie-on-Sea plummets down onto the frosted cobble, and perhaps you’ll see something crawling across the wet sand in an uncanny manner as the tide goes out, as it gets closer…
Malamander is an amazing book full of mysterious action and excitement. I really enjoyed it and didn’t want the book to end! A simply brilliant idea for a story, which can be a little scary in parts.
This book is very adventurous the first sentence hooked me in.
This is a book that I just could not put down! This would be the perfect book for the people that like an adventure with a little bit of a mystery to it. This was a great read! I highly recommend this.
Danger appeared to be around every corner and the mystery about this book made me enjoy it even more. Malamander is an all round fascinating book.
A heart-warming story full of plots and twists. I feel I am truly there watching it all happen. I can see Sebastian Ells trying to shoot them on the roof. I can see Violet and Herbie trying to take the Malamander egg. I can see it all. I would strongly recommend this beautiful, entertaining book to all children.
The best book I’ve ever read! I love books that are dark and eerie: this is especially eerie with the legend of the Malamander! You absolutely have to read this!
I think we will enjoy Malamander because it is really mysterious and you don’t know what will happen next!
The Malamander is awesome.
The themes made me feel like I could just go to Erie on Sea and see the Malamander.
It was exciting and I really wanted to read on to see what would happen next.