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The Not-So Great Escape

Emma Green

Age: 9+

The Not-So Great Escape

Age 9+

RRP  A$7.99

Coming January 2026

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A hilarious and heartbreaking road trip adventure about friendship, grief and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.

Hedley has always played it safe, especially since the night that changed his life for ever. But when his friend Aiden steals an alpaca, Hedley is dragged on a runaway road trip that he did NOT sign up for:

An accidental robbery.

A night in a haunted wood.

And becoming internet famous #AlpacaBandit.

As the chaos builds, Hedley finds he isn't just running from the police, he's also running from the truth. And as his world comes crashing down, will Hedley play it safe, or take his biggest risk yet?

#WoollyHeist #FurryFelon #Alpacalypse

This book will make you laugh and cry - perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Jenny Pearson, Adam Baron and Frank Cottrell Boyce.

Dimensions:
198 x 130mm
Paperback ISBN:
9781836045663
Publication Date:
January 2026
Work Reference:
10337
Emma Green
Emma Green grew up in Dorset before West Country accents were cool. After many years working for the police, she decided to swap her badge for a pen and start writing. The Not-So Great Escape is Emma's first children's book, and she drew inspiration for the story from her very unusual pets. As the proud owner of three alpacas, she knows all about their fierce loyalty and loveable stubbornness...and how to dodge their spit attacks with style.

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