Spider in the Well

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)