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What the critics say

Luscious eco-fable
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A delightful story, with feisty, interesting characters all told in a wonderfully colourful and gentle style
- Forbidden Planet

The dramatic illustrations of this powerful graphic novel convey the tension of a world in which a prophesy looks horribly likely to come true
- Love Reading 4 Kids

Kate Brown's artwork in Spider Moon stands out with her unusual but delightful page layouts coupled with her use of colours . . . It shows just how much of a young talent its creator is and it tantalises us not just with how Bekka's story may continue but also with what else Kate Brown may produce in the future
- Down The Tubes

An engaging and promising read
- Bear Alley

With some really interesting characters and brilliant illustrations, this book is sure to grip comic lovers
- South Wales Argus

Superbly realised fantasy landscapes, from the depths of the sea to the labyrinthine Dekkan palace, and subtle characterisation, mean you'll definitely want to visit spider moon, you just won't want to leave
- The Ultimate Book Guide

It will surely inspire a section of its readership to pick up a pen and get drawing, and to this end, there's even a step-by-step guide to creating the 'Spider Moon' cover art, tacked on to the end of this first book
- Toon Hound

I absolutely loved the underwater illustrations and colours, it is simply wow
- Portrait of a Woman

Particularly good for reluctant readers of eight and above
- Norwich Telegraph

A beautifully illustrated fantasy tale with a quirky manga style . . . Breath-taking
- Armadillo Magazine

Fantastical and compelling, this is a book that will surely capture the imagination of young readers, keeping them gripped all the way through to the cliffhanger ending
- Chichester Observer

The Spider Moon's strong female protagonist, Bekka, should be a character that will appeal to girls of all ages, and the cliffhanger ending is a perfect set-up for the eagerly awaited follow-up
- Broken Frontier