Terrible Worlds: Destinations And Put Away Childish Things

Harry Bodie’s grandmother wrote beloved children’s books set in the delightful world of Underhill. Harry himself is a failing kids’ TV presenter whose every attempt to advance his career ends in self-sabotage. But his troubles are barely starting. What if Underhill is real? And what if it isn’t delightful at all? * WINNER OF THE BSFA AWARD 2024 * * AN UNSETTLINGLY NOSTALGIC NOVELLA FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CHILDREN OF TIME SERIES * 'The worlds next to ours may be filled with darkness' - LIBRARY JOURNAL 'Humour accentuates themes [of] appreciating life and fulfilling your purpose' - BRITISH FANTASY SOCIETY 'Funny, exciting, creepy and most of all humane' - RUN ALONG THE SHELVES 'It's impressive how much he packed in' - FANTASY BOOK CRITIC ALL ROADS LEAD TO UNDERHILL, WHERE IT'S ALWAYS WINTER, AND NEVER NICE. Harry Bodie has a famous grandmother, who wrote beloved children's books set in the delightful world of Underhill. Harry himself is a failing kids' TV presenter whose every attempt to advance his career ends in self-sabotage. His family history seems to be nothing but an impediment. An impediment... or worse. What if Underhill is real? What if it has been waiting decades for a promised child to visit? What if it isn't delightful at all? And what if its denizens have run out of patience and are taking matters into their own hands?