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The first in a new series about Grubtown, a place only Ardagh knows anything about, being a resident. Manual Org is too repulsive for the residents, but will the discovery of a humongous diamond change their minds? Will appeal to fans of Jeremy Strong and "Horrid Henry". Ages: 7-9yrs.
Synopsis
Grubtown is full of oddballs - from the singing Grumbly girls to a family of duck-haters, and an out-sized mayor who's knitting a new house - but Manual Org is too repulsive even for them. Getting him to leave town is top priority, until the discovery of a humongous diamond changes everything...
