Will Gallows and the Snake-Bellied Troll facts for kids
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| Author | Derek Keilty |
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| Illustrator | Jonny Duddle |
| Cover artist | Jonny Duddle |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Will Gallows |
| Genre | Children's fiction, western, fantasy |
| Published | 2011, Andersen Press |
| Media type | Print, e-book, audiobook |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 1849392366 |
| Followed by | Will Gallows & the Thunder Dragon's Roar |
Will Gallows and the Snake-Bellied Troll is an exciting fantasy and western book for kids. It was written by Derek Keilty from Northern Ireland and came out in 2011. This book is the very first adventure in the popular Will Gallows series.
The amazing pictures in the book were drawn by Jonny Duddle. He also drew the covers for the Harry Potter books in 2014! Will Gallows and the Snake-Bellied Troll was first released on February 3, 2011, by Andersen Press. It tells the story of Will Gallows, a brave young "elfling" who is also a sky cowboy. After this book, three more adventures followed: Will Gallows and the Thunder Dragon’s Roar (2012), Will Gallows and the Rock Demon’s Blood (2013), and Will Gallows and the Wolfer’s Deadly Magic (2015).
This book was even chosen to be part of the famous Richard and Judy book club!
Contents
What is Will Gallows and the Snake-Bellied Troll About?
This book follows Will Gallows, a young elfling who is a sky cowboy. He sets off on a dangerous journey. His goal is to find a bad guy named Noose Wormworx. Noose is a snake-bellied troll bandit. Will wants to bring him to justice.
Will's Quest for Justice
Noose Wormworx is wanted for a very serious crime. He is believed to be responsible for the death of Will's father. Will's dad used to be the deputy sheriff of Oretown. Will is determined to make things right.
Discovering a Deadly Secret
Will's adventure takes him deep into a place called the West-Rock. He travels to a dark city underground known as Deadrock. There, Will uncovers a big secret. This secret could cause huge trouble. It might not only affect Oretown but the entire West-Rock region.
Awards and Recognition
Will Gallows and the Snake-Bellied Troll has received special attention. It was recognized for its quality and storytelling.
Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year
In 2012, the book was shortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year award. Being shortlisted means it was one of the top books considered for the prize. This shows how much people enjoyed the story.
Future Film Plans
There are plans to turn Will Gallows and the Snake-Bellied Troll into a movie! This is exciting news for fans of the book.
Who is Making the Movie?
The rights to make the film were bought by Paramount Animation. This is a big animation studio. Also, Elton John's company, Rocket Pictures, is involved. Kelly Asbury, who directed the movie Shrek 2, is set to write and direct this film. The movie will mix live-action scenes with CGI (computer-generated images). This means some parts will be real actors, and some will be animated characters.
