Meet the Boxtrolls! The book that inspired the film! There's an emergency in Ratbridge!Only orphan Arthur and his new friends Willbury Nibble QC, Marjorie the inventor, a timid cabbagehead, and some very excitable boxtrolls can save the day! But are they really up to the job?Why has the evil Snatcher taken up residence in Cheese Hall? Who has stolen Marjorie's latest invention? And who knew that rats were so good at removing stains?Find out in this amazing, fun, and highly-illustrated romp!

Author Biography

Alan Snow is an author and illustrator, working with books, animation, film, and computers. He has written and illustrated over 160 books for children including How Dogs Really Work and How Santa Really Works. The movie The Boxtrolls is based on Alan's high-acclaimed novel for children, Here Be Monsters!.