'The Wolves in the Walls deals with childhood fears and how to cope with them — but it is most original, with powerful pictures and interesting use of sizes, shapes and styles of print.  There is much for older primary children to discuss here' —— The Times Educational Supplement

'This book is quite extraordinary. Extraordinary and scary. But also madly inventive and madly funny. It illustrates two things that it is quite crucial to remember for this age group: you are never, ever too old for picture books and that even when you can read quite fluently — which many at the top end of this age range will be able to do — a story shared is a story that doubles in pleasure.' —— Guardian

'Neil Gaiman fuses some classic fictional strands...Gaiman doesn't waste words as he builds up first fear and then a delicious sense of relief achieved by some moments of real humour.' —— Guardian

Children's Book of the Week, The Sunday Times
'This spectacular book, with its stylish blend of photography, paint, collage and drawing does not look like most children's picture books. It bypasses the cosy, simplified cliches of child appeal, which makes it absolutely intriguing for youngsters. It is atmospheric, sinister, scary and funny…This is a book for cool kids who will grow up to be fearless.' —— Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times

'A riotously strange, funny and scary picture book for fright-loving older readers. McKean's spiky art, with its imaginative use of photography is the real star turn here and has to be seen to be believed.' —— Ink Magazine

'Neil Gaiman fuses some classic fictional strands as Lucy's fears are ignored by her family…Gaiman doesn't waste words as he builds up first fear and then a delicious sense of relief achieved by some moments of real humour.' —— Julia Eccleshare, Guardian

'Bringing the unsettling quality of his brilliant Coraline novel to picture books, Neil Gaiman has teamed up with illustrator Dave McKean to create the unparalleled The Wolves in the Walls. Despite the flashes of humour and the clearly nonsensical proposition at the heart of this book, this is deeply scary stuff for only the most robust readers of nine upwards.' —— Sunday Telegraph

'one of the most stylish picture books for 5+...a strange, cathartic, visually original book about a scary prediction that comes true, and is also classy and cool.' —— Sunday Times Books of the Year

'a truly imaginative tale matched by a visual treat of painting, collage and drawing.' —— Independent on Sunday

'a strange but hilarious romp' —— What's on in London

'Neil Gaiman, the imaginative writer behind last year's Coraline, has now come up with the wonderfully chilly and twisted tale of The Wolves In The Walls…  Gaiman is amazingly adept at creating maximum discomfort with the minimum of clever text and word-play. His funny, creeping writing style keeps readers of all ages on edge wondering what is going to happen next. This is a quirky book for anyone who likes waking up after a nightmare and heaving a huge sigh of relief.' —— The South China Morning Post

'deals with childhood fears and how to cope with them — but it is most original, with powerful pictures and interesting use of sizes, shapes and styles of print.  There is much for older primary children to discuss here' —— The Time Educational Supplement

'The artwork typically is challenging and demands active exploration by the reader, the book makes expressive use of fonts. It is also very 'text heavy', making it a demanding read. It is a fabulous book.' —— Mel Gibson School Librarian Journal

'a book to inspire many classroom discussions,' —— Junior Education

Awards
Shortlisted for the Greenaway Medal 2004
A New York Times Best Illustrated Book
An International Reading Association/Children's Book Council Children's Choice
British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Short Fiction

The Musical
Improbable and the National Theatre of Scotland present A Musical Pandemonium!

Their spectacular stage adaptation of The Wolves in the Walls will be touring the UK this autumn. Visit the website for more details

"A delightful, anarchically inventive exploration of the peculiar pleasures of fear" ——— The Guardian

"Full of ingenious theatre magic, sudden shocks, great jokes and highly hummable songs" ——— Independent on Sunday