Books by Terry Jones
“Vanishingly few people have run into Nicobobinus – I almost never find anybody who has read this book – but it’s easily one of my favourite books ever. I had it read to me in school as a kid, and now I have a hardback, which is very beloved. This is the story of Nicobobinus and his very outgoing friend, Rosie, two kids living in Venice. One morning, Rosie wants to occupy them, ideally off having some kind of adventure; so first she suggests weeding the doorstep, and when Nicobobinus declines, she declares – ‘Oh, well then I guess we’re going to go find the land of dragons.’ And so their adventure begins.” Read more...
Travis Baldree, Novelist
Interviews where books by Terry Jones were recommended
Humorous Fantasy Novels, recommended by Travis Baldree
What makes fantasy worlds so ripe for comedy? Hugo nominee Travis Baldree points toward our shared humanity, our love of anti-heros, and the power of back-to-front archetypes. He recommends the five best fantastical adventures to get us laughing – mostly at ourselves.
