The Poppykettle Papers is a saga based on the old tales of the Hairy Peruvians, a community of tiny fisherfolk who, centuries ago, sprang to life from sacrificial Inca dolls. Robert Ingpen's previous books, The Voyage of the Poppykettle and The Unchosen Land, have enthralled Australian readers for two decades. Now young readers around the world will be able to enjoy this fabulous saga, which is illustrated by Ingpen and retold by Michael Lawrence. It recounts the exploits of Aloof the Far-Sighted and his resourceful sister Arnica, along with three other tiny adventurers, in their quest to find the Unchosen Land. Brimming with excitement, danger, tragedy, triumph, vivid characters, and more than a sprinkling of humor, this is a book that children will read again and again. Robert Ingpen is a winner of the coveted international Hans Andersen Medal for Children's Book Illustration; Michael Lawrence's many books include The Book of Jacks and The Poltergoose.