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Ruskin, a slim nine‑year‑old with frizzy hair and thick spectacles, sees himself as a future hero. He resolves to defend his home, Lizard Street, from the fearsome threat posed by Krindlekrax. The story follows his daring efforts to prove his bravery to friends and community.
First publish date: May 27, 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Philip Ridley
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