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The Not-So Great Escape

Emma Green

Age: 9+

£7.99

The Not-So Great Escape

Age 9+

£7.99

Coming January 2026

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

Hedley Ambrose has always played it safe, especially since the night that changed his life for ever. But when his friend Aiden steals a troublesome alpaca, he finds himself on the run...and anything but safe.

Mistaken for the thief, Hedley ends up on the road trip of a lifetime: accidentally robbing a petrol station, spending the night in a haunted wood, and becoming an overnight internet sensation known as the #AlpacaBandit.

As the chaos builds, Hedley isn't just running from the police - he's running from the truth. And as his world comes crashing down around him, will Hedley play it safe? Or will he 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.

Find out more about Emma Green

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