Of Bread and Ballistae

by William Abdey

The long-anticipated sequel to the acclaimed first entry in the Billybob saga. Billybob awakes in prison—no marmite in sight! As he plans his breakout, he vows to get revenge on the birds who put him there. With a cast of characters from Tasmanian Devils to Emus, this Australian epic will see BillyBob go the ends of the continent to obtain his beloved condiment!

— Simon Traub-Epstein, International Library of Young Authors

From the publisher: “Billybob has returned—and this time, he’s in charge. After years of toast topping warfare, backstabbing birds, and one unfortunate Vegemite incident, the legendary Marmite enthusiast finds himself unexpectedly crowned ruler of the global Toast Topping Republic. But peace is short-lived. As old enemies rise from the ashes and alliances flake apart like stale croissants, Billybob must fend off skyborne squirrels, betrayals by rats and devils (both feathered and furry), and battle for the soul of breakfast itself. Will he hold onto power… or will the empire crumble beneath his quarry drill?”

Details

Publisher: Creative Youth Collective

Publication year: 2025

Age range: 12

Genre: Novel, Fiction, Fantasy

Language: English