Amid a riot of unbridled and highly entertaining chaos, there lies an unexpected and entirely unpredictable adventure for this cowboy with a difference. Will is thinking of hanging up his cowboy hat and joining the elf side of his family so that he can learn more magic. But, when his granny is kidnapped, he realises that fighting the rock demon must come first. The daring Sky Cowboys face great dangers – but luckily, their magic makes things a lot of fun too.
Sky cowboy, Will Gallows, is finding life hard on the ranch. Should he follow his heart and join the elf side of his family, learning their magical secrets? Or should he join the Sky Cavalry with his friend Jez? His decision is put on hold when his grandma is kidnapped - by the most terrifying creature Will has ever encountered, a rock demon with a seventy-year-old grudge to avenge...
- Extremely funny and utterly bonkers. - - The Times
Author
About Derek Keilty
Derek Keilty is the author of more than fourteen books for children, one of which was selected for the Richard and Judy Kids’ book club in 2012 and shortlisted for the Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year. His books have been translated into many different languages and Flyntlock Bones was recently nominated for the Fantastic Book Awards and long listed for the Spark! School Book Awards. His latest series is Ivy Newt in Miracula which the Lancashire Post described as, 'The perfect book to launch youngsters into a lifetime of reading.’
Derek was born in Belfast where he still lives with his wife, Elaine, and twin daughters. Derek divides his time between writing and taking storytelling and creative writing workshops to schools and libraries.
Will Gallows and the Snake-Bellied Troll was Derek’s debut novel for children although previously, he had published several educational books. He began writing in 2000 as a new millennium resolution and hasn’t looked back.
Click here to visit the Will Gallows website for more information about the author and the Will Gallow Books.
