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Publication Date:	30 July 2004
ISBN: ISBN 13:	1-904444-24-5 978-1-904444-24-4
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-- Reviews by the Famous and well Known

With some trepidation I began to read this book, not being a great 'Harry Potter' fan. I had heard it had many similarities. How wrong I and the rumours were. Refreshing and enjoyable, Jebediah is a great hero and the Gnome Mafia, hilarious. I also enjoyed the fresh use and outlook of some more traditional fantasy figures. Well done.
Robert Auty, Author of 'Trance Warriors: The Siege of Scarn'

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-- Newspaper and Website Reviews

MOHSIN’S GOT BOOK DEAL COVERED
A PUDSEY art student will see his ghoulish designs adorning the cover of the new edition of a children’s book.
Fulneck School sixth former, Mohsin Ahmed, won a competition to design a new cover for the latest edition of the children’s book S.N.O.T..
The competition, which was open to local schools, was run by the book’s author, Pudsey mum Nichol Williams.
Mohsin’s design was chosen and the A level art pupil was presented with a signed copy of the book and a cheque for £100.
Mohsin’s art teacher said that the design was outstanding because the 16-year-old had only started to study graphics in September 2004.
And the author was so pleased with the design that she will try to commission Mohsin to do some further artwork for her next title.
“It is a fantastic design and it is great because he wants to go into designing as a career,” said Nichol. “It is an excellent piece to say that he has done it with pencils and crayons.”
S.N.O.T. was Nichol’s first book, but it proved so popular that 500 copies sold out in just two months.
“We thought that it would be nice to have a different cover for the reprints and to have a competition for young people. We were worried that we would have to have a professional artist to touch up the design but there was no need.
“This was a great design and I knew it was the one as soon as I saw it,” she added.
Mohsin’s design features a trio of gangster gnomes.
S.N.O.T. follows the adventures of a clumsy trainee wizard called Jebediah Humphries, whose parents are kidnapped and held to ransom by ogres. Other characters include the gnome mafia and a commando fairy.
Nichol’s second book about Jebediah is due to be released within the next five months.
Nichol said that she was astounded by her book’s success: “I think it has sold mainly through word of mouth and a lot of Americans have been buying it as well,” she said.
S.N.O.T. is published by Apex and is available now in bookshops.
Rachel Crolla, The Pudsey Times

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You just know that a book for kids entitled S.N.O.T is going to be a huge success. I remember when I was a child seeing a candy bar called SLIME. I couldn’t resist that, either, and spent all my pocket money on it. It didn’t taste particularly good, but seeing the look of horror on my parents’ faces as I chewed my way through the dayglo - green toffee was reward enough.
Unlike SLIME, S.N.O.T is every bit as good as promised.
S.N.O.T is full of wonderful stereotypes, such as the Irish leprechaun who exclaims, “Oh, ‘tis to be sure!” and “Tats not strictly true, now.”
Jebediah Humphries is the hero of S.N.O.T, and is a wizard. He’s only fourteen years of age, mind you, and holds the dubious reputation of being the worst wizard in the world. Jebediah has his work cut out, then, when his parents are kidnapped by Ogres. (Williams capitalises Ogres in the sure and certain knowledge that by doing so they’ll seem even more menacing. It works).
I could spoil things by telling you the ultimate fate of Mr. And Mrs. Humphries, but I’m far too nice to do that. Buy the book and see for yourself.
S.N.O.T is a delicious read and my advice to kids is to keep it well away from your parents. If you don’t they’ll be reading it for themselves at least once and you might find you’re an adult yourself before you get your hands on it.
Harry Potter, eat your heart out!
Mike Hallowell, The Shields Gazette

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MAGIC BOOK FOR BOYS IS WIZARD IDEA
A PUDSEY mum might be Yorkshire's answer to JK Rowling.
For Nichol Williams has just had her first magical children’s book published – but, she says, it is nothing like Harry Potter.
S.N.O.T. is the Pudsey office worker’s first attempt at writing and 34-year-old Nichol, was shocked at her swift success. “It was a bit of a surprise as my partner sent it off to the publisher,” she said. Within a fortnight Nichol had a letter saying that the publishing company loved her idea. Less than six months later, Nichol’s book was in the shops.
S.N.O.T. was originally written for Nichol’s sons. “It is very difficult to find books for boys and it can be very difficult to get them to read,” she said. And Nichol should know – she lives with her two sons and her partner’s two sons who are all between the ages of nine and 15.
S.N.O.T. got a good reception from the children. “It is a very humorous book,” said Nichol. “I also think adults will enjoy it if they still have a child’s twisted sense of humour. It is very easy to follow and to read as well,” she added.
The book follows the adventure of a clumsy trainee wizard called Jebediah Humphries whose parents are kidnapped and held to ransom by ogres. Other colourful characters include members of the gnome mafia and a commando fairy. The book is aimed at eight to 11 year-olds.
Nichol also wants to know what other children think of her book. She said: “At the back of it there are a few blank pages and children can write to the publishers with a little bit about what they thought and it will be printed with their name in the next edition.”
Nichol is now busy writing a sequel.
S.N.O.T. is published by Apex and can be ordered at http://www.amazon.co.uk priced at £5.99. It will also be available shortly at good bookshops.
Rachel Crolla, The Pudsey Times

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-- Radio and TV

Title: S.N.O.T (paperback)
Author: Nichol Williams
Review copy given by: Apex Publishing Ltd
Published by: Apex Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1-904444-24-5
Retail price in UK: £5.99
Website: http://www.apexpublishing.co.uk
S.N.O.T, not the most wonderful of titles for a book, but this is the first in the series of Jebediah Humphries has won ‘The clumsiest wizard in the world award at the age of only 14 or so his reputation at summer camp goes anyway.
Jebediah’s powers are put to the test when his parents are held to ransom by Ogres, so now he is thrusted along with four friends into a series of nightmare schemes that leave devastation wherever they go. Read this book and help Jebediah save his parents before the Gnome Mafia get him.
Despite the not very nice name of the book, the story is actually extremely good, slightly ‘boy humour’ in places which all boys will probably love.
S.N.O.T (paperback) wins 7 pizza slices.
* Reviewed by Beks Louise
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-- Readers Comments

Abounding with mythical creatures and magic, this book is a must for those who love fantasy. However, it shies away from the norm and gives a twist to what we think wizards, gnomes and fairies are like. You laugh out loud at situations and the way a fourteen year olds mind works. The author has captured what children and adults find funny. I must admit I liked this book as much as my kids and I hope we don't have to wait long for another instalment.
Jim McMahon
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The way Nichol Williams has created her characters and magical creatures is brilliant and original. There's no confusion unlike some books, with twists and turns that don't lead anywhere or characters that suddenly pop up without explanation. All the characters and plots fall easily into place. The author has captured how strong friendships can be and how much they mean to kids. That mushy girly stuff aside, I can't think of a funnier book I've read in ages. Simple, yes, but sometimes they're the best. Thank god for a book that doesn't preach, and have an inner meaning, but just plain fun.
A reader from England
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I loved every minute of it especially the gnome mafia which was nothing short of genius. Everything in the book was completely fresh as no one has ever done anything like this. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Jason Black
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Hilarious and serious, loads of fun to read. I really enjoyed it.
Jamie Dick
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I really enjoyed S.N.O.T., it made me laugh all the way through. The gnomes were ace but Jebediah is quite cute and a real hero. I can't wait to find out what happens next.
Alice Taylor
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It’s funny, entertaining and more importantly the characters are not one dimensional. It is in the genre of the Harry Potter books and although I enjoyed them, this is a more faster, more grown-up style of writing. I would definitely recommend this.
C Burton
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The characters were hilarious and the situations Jebediah got himself and his friends into were funny. The characters seemed realistic although magical. The gnomes were my favourite and certainly not what i expected gnomes to be like. It's one of the best books i've read for ages and i really hope there's a second one soon. It's BRILLIANT!
A reader from England
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S.N.O.T. made me laugh from start to finish. The gnomes are hilarious and as for the fairy, well she's awesome. I could relate to the things that go wrong for the main Character and I felt really sorry for him at times. I makes a change for the magical creatures to be different from what you'd expect. I read this in a day because I couldn't put it down and i'm going to be reading it again soon. I hope there's another adventure for Jeb and his friends.
A reader from England
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The storyline to S.N.O.T. was really good and the characters were an unusual twist to what magical people are normally like, especially the gnomes. It made me laugh all the way through especially the bit with the dragon. I really enjoyed it.
A reader from England
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Excellent. Finally a book that has kids humour and isn't childish with boring characters.
A reader from England
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A fascinating read, highly entertaining for both young and old. Looking forward to reading more from this new author.
A reader from England
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This book is fab! All the characters are funny so I don't know which is my favourite but if I had to choose it would probably be the gnomes. Jebediah isn't a typical hero but he's very realistic and the situations he gets himself into are hilarious. It’s great to see kids that aren't really goody, goody all the time but that do stupid stuff. I’ve never laughed so much and I'm telling my friends to get this book. I'd give it ten stars if I could. **********
A reader from England
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I brought this book for my kids to read and after listening to them raving about it decided to read it myself. I can say that it is a superbly written and imaginative story with a host of colourful characters that come to life in the readers mind. Easy to read for children and adults alike, I wholeheartledly recommend this most enjoyable book.
Ray Langley
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A fresh and entertaining story line, full of imaginative characters and humorous tales. A delightful read for the young and young at heart readers alike. Highly recommended.
Joanne Denham
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A truely remarkable book! One I will read again and again, a true classic!
Claire Staunton
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I thought it was a great book and I really enjoyed it, so much, that I could not put it down until I had read it all.
Elizabeth Anderson
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I bought this book to read at school and I've passed it round all my friends. It's easy to read and packed with fun characters. I love the idea of the gnome mafia and the stupid things Jebediah does. It's the sort of book you can read over and over again and still laugh out loud. The ending has been left open so hopefully there will be another. If so I'm going to get a copy.
A reader from England
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I finished this book the same day I started reading it. As a big fan of Artemis Fowl I certainly wasn't disappointed by it. The plot although simple is interwoven with humour that in my opinion most books simply lack. The concepts of the magical characters are superb from the mafia gnomes to the gutsiest hitman you could imagine. Hopefully there's going to be more adventures for Jebediah and his friends to come. Forget Shadowmancer this would make a far better film.
A reader from England
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Abounding with mythical creatures and magic, this book is a must for those who love fantasy. However it shy's away from the norm and gives a twist to what we think wizards, gnomes and fairies are like. You laugh out loud at situations and the way fourteen year old's mind work. The author has captured what children and most adults find funny. I must admit I liked this book as much as my kids and I hope we don't have to wait long for another installment.
Jim Mcmahon
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The lead character Jebediah Humphries has you in stitches from start to finish and proves heroes come in all shapes and sizes. The magical creatures aren't weak and watery like most books and they make you think twice about how you would ordinarily imagine them. The idea of the gnome mafia is brilliant, as is the leprechaun (my favourite) and fairy ect. The plot is simple but written with humour that even adults will find hilarious. The author has cleverly left the ending open so it looks like there will be another - I definitely hope so.
A reader from England
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