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Sam Smith, Author
César Lador, Illustrator
Series: Miles and Jones
Imprint: Orchard Books
Publication date: May 7, 2026
Category: Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage)
ISBN: 9781408375679
Meet Amelia Miles and Shackleton Jones: two best friends, one WILD adventure!
Miles and Jones are spending a lovely afternoon in the garden . . . running away from CARNIVOROUS CACTUSES?!
Glam-Evil has trapped the gang in her prickliest curse yet. To escape, Miles and Jones are going to need a boot-shaped catapult, some Yeti hair and one GIANT tumbleweed.
What could possibly go wrong?
Prepare for BIG laughs, BIGGER adventures and BUNNY VS MONKEY-style mayhem!
Sam Smith is a bestselling writer, comedian and former dentist. He pivoted from dentistry to comedy after an MS diagnosis caused him to lose part of his vision. Sam is a head writer on 7 Days, a popular satirical comedy show in New Zealand, and creates the tasks for Taskmaster NZ.
César 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 great authenticity to the details in his art.