Knick-Knacks Attacks: A Hilarious New Graphic Novel

The second book in the Happy Hills Series from Award-Winning Author and Illustrator Sophy Henn launches 10th October

Hold onto your hats because Knick-Knacks Attacks is here! Award-winning author and illustrator Sophy Henn is back with a brand-new, laugh-out-loud, full-colour graphic novel that promises to leave readers of all ages in stitches.

In Knick-Knacks Attacks, the friendly and not-so-friendly residents of Happy Hills find themselves caught in the chaos when villainous Knick-Knacks storms into town. With a plan to swipe, sneak, and snatch his way to a collection of unwilling friends, Knick-Knacks turns Happy Hills upside down – and the wackiness is only just beginning!

Packed with colourful illustrations, hilarious storylines, and a cast of eccentric characters, Knick-Knacks Attacks is the perfect read for fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dogman, and Tom Gates. Sophy Henn’s signature blend of humour, action, and heart ensures that readers will be hooked from page one.

"I love creating new, outrageous adventures for the residents of Happy Hills and I have revelled in the invention of new super villain Knick Knacks, complete with tragic backstory and flair for drama. I have packed each page of Happy Hills - Knick Knacks Attacks to the brim so as soon as you open the book the characters, excitement and laughs burst out capturing and inspiring the readers imaginations." said Sophy Henn.

In this madcap adventure, readers will meet an unforgettable cast of characters, from the quirky residents of Happy Hills to the mischievous Knick-Knacks himself, as they navigate a world where anything can happen – and always does!

Key Features:

• Full-colour illustrations on every page
• Hilarious and heartwarming stories perfect for fans of humour-packed graphic novels
• A captivating new villain in the form of Knick-Knacks, who’s determined to collect his new “friends” by any means necessary
• From Sophy Henn, award-winning author and illustrator of the much-loved Pizazz series

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Editors notes

About Sophy Henn Sophy Henn is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator with an MA in Illustration from the University of Brighton. She is the creator of the much loved Bad Nana fiction series, the Pom Pom series, the Ted board book series and has recently created the non fiction titles Lifesize and Lifesize Dinosaurs. Her debut picture book Where Bear? was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Media and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Sophy was the World Book Day Illustrator in 2015 and 2016. Her books are published throughout the world.

About Simon & Schuster Children’s Books Simon & Schuster Children’s Books is home to bestsellers, award-winners and quality commercial Picture Books, Children’s Fiction and YA. Bestselling fiction authors include Ben Miller, Michelle Harrison, Nadia Shireen, Katie and Kevin Tsang plus breakout debuts Benjamin Dean and award-winning Danielle Jawando; as well as global bestsellers Lauren Roberts, Adam Silvera, Cassandra Clare and Rachel Renée Russell. Stars on the picture book include the million-copy bestsellers Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, awardwinning Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley and Smriti Halls & Steve Small. Simon & Schuster Children’s Books won Children’s Publisher of the Year at the 2023 British Book Awards.