The Day of the Jackdaw

Village newcomer Alex must vanquish a vicious feathered foe to finally feel at home in this madcap caper from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo Simmons. Alex is not happy that his family are moving to the village of Noggings. He’s even less happy when he discovers that Noggings is under siege from a vicious jackdaw called Graham who has been dive-bombing kids in the school playground and terrorising locals. Surely, it’s only a matter of time before Alex himself is targeted. But can he defend himself against the flapping fiend and learn what’s really behind these angry avian attacks? In this humorous, young adult fiction, Alex's daily life in Noggings becomes a social experiment as he navigates the pre-teenage emotions and the challenges of making new friendships. The story is a testament to the resilience of children, their feelings, and their ability to adapt to new environments. For fans of Danny Wallace (The Boss of Everyone), Liz Pichon (The Brilliant World of Tom Gates), Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), Pete Johnson (My Parents Are Out Of Control), and Andy Griffiths (The 117-Storey Treehouse). HarperCollins 2024