This is the fiendishly funny sequel to Urgum the Axeman. It’s all action adventure involving some really weird yet wonderfully appealing characters. You’re sure to create a real commotion when reading this and Axeman because you can’t fail to laugh-out-loud uncontrollably. Together with Philip Reeve’s irreverent illustrations it’s a fine example of comic geniuses at work.
The gods are worried! Is Urgum - the fiercest barbarian the Lost Desert has ever known - going soft? He needs a real fight to give him the buzz of being a champion and keep him fierce. So they create Orgo the Gorgo to give him some competition in this laugh-aloud sequel to Urgum The Axeman.
Kjartan Poskitt is the well-loved author of many hilarious books for children including Agatha Parrot and the Murderous Maths series, translated into over 30 languages. With a background in children's television, he is a tireless and brilliant performer. He was born and lives in York.
