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The Curse of the Carnivorous Cactuses
Miles and Jones Book 3
Series: Miles and Jones
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(Sam: Nothing could be as bad as being covered in icky purple blobs ... wait, what does carnivorous mean again?) The gang is determined to defeat Glam-Evil and her nasty curses so that they can save their park and get back for Shackleton and Amelia's very...
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(Sam: Nothing could be as bad as being covered in icky purple blobs ... wait, what does carnivorous mean again?)
The gang is determined to defeat Glam-Evil and her nasty curses so that they can save their park and get back for Shackleton and Amelia's very first sleepover. But Glam-Evil has a few new tricks up her ultravillainous sleeve ...
What do you get if you cross The Bad Guys with Indiana Jones (again)? The third book in comedian Sam Smith's (7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, The Traitors NZ) graphic novel series, with illustrations by Cesar Lador.
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Barcode: 9781869715908
Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 October 2025
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Little Moa
Audience: Children
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Weight: 300g
Pages: 128
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Sam Smith is a bestselling writer, comedian, and former-dentist. He pivoted from dentistry to comedy after a MS diagnosis caused him to partially lose his vision. He is a head writer for the TV show 7 Days, creates the tasks for Taskmaster NZ, and wrote for Wellington Paranormal. He is the go-to audience warm-up act for many shows including Dancing With the Stars, The Project, Have You Been Paying Attention? and Patriot Brains.Cesar Lador (Illustrator) Cesar Lador is an artist who is passionate about illustration, children's books and European comic books. His years studying, working and teaching in environmental engineering bring an authenticity to the details in his art.Also by Sam Smith
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