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Get ready for SLIME, the new book by David Walliams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mulch is ruled by the wicked Aunt Greta Greed, and is home to a large number of awful adults. They run the school, the local park, the toy shop and even the island\u2019s ice-cream van, making the children\u2019s lives a misery. Something needs to be done! But who is brave enough to stand up to them? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Ned \u2013 an extraordinary boy with a special power. SLIMEPOWER! He may be the only one who can help the children of Mulch, alongside his new best friend\u2026SLIME!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MEET THE CHARACTERS! <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

NED<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This bright and funny boy of 11 creates an extraordinary best friend for himself… Slime! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

SLIME<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ned\u2019s new best friend will help him take down the rotten grown-ups on Mulch!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

JEMIMA<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ned\u2019s big sister loves nothing more than playing horrid tricks on her little brother! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

AUNT GRETA GREED<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The rich auntie of Ned and Jemima, Aunt Greta Greed owns Mulch, and is the most awful grown-up on the whole island. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

WIN!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Win a copy of David Walliams\u2019 book <\/strong>plus a make-your-own-slime kit<\/strong>. Click here to find out how to enter!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUT NOW!<\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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