Spider in the Well

By Jess Hannigan

Book Overview

This cheeky picture book debut from author-illustrator Jess Hannigan tells the darkly dry and utterly hilarious tale of fibs, cons, and JUSTICE Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Ryan Higgins, and stylized cinema--from Orson Welles to Wes Anderson.

Breaking News: Wishing Well Broken

The townspeople of Bad G odsburg are up in arms. With their beloved well busted, none of their important, generous, kindhearted wishes are coming true Time to send that good-for-nothing Newsboy to investigate. . . .

A Junior Library Guild Selection

Kids' Indie Next List *

"I don't trust anyone in this book." --Jon Klassen, award-winning creator of I Want My Hat Back

★ "A fun read for children, but also for their adults. A masterful debut that reads like a well-loved classic. Will be great fun to share." --School Library Journal (starred review)

★ "Is this cheeky storybook technically an entertaining endorsement of blackmail? It sure is, and it's very funny. A splendidly silly story for all ages." --ALA Booklist (starred review)

★ "Dramatic pacing and sly humor. Terrific fun with a shrewd hero." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0063289474
• ISBN13: 9780063289475
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Quill Tree Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 12.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3