The Entelodont's Skull

Merida, a special campervan made in Portugal, is waiting in Heathrow, London. Alfie, a young American, arrives from San Francisco with his two dads. Unbeknown to them, they hire Merida and set off to Portugal and Spain in search of fossils and dinosaur parks. Not only is Merida much more than they had bargained for, Alfie also sees strange sightings of wild boar. The discovery of an ancient Entelodont's skull on a beach in Salema alters their journey as Alfie tries to keep the precious fossil from the hands of Humbert Berkham who, having already witnessed money falling from the sky and a disappearing campervan, believes that the fossil will be his key to a better life. Alfie and his new friend, Lilli, begin a quest to take the Entelodont's skull into the Monchique mountains where the wild boar are gathering.

'Lisa Selvidge's thrilling and insightful novels show her to be a very gifted storyteller.' Richard Zimler, author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon and The Gospel According to Lazarus

'The witty magical journeys continue: this time in the mountains of Portugal. A story of adventure, courage and friendship between young Alfie, Lilli and a little pig.' Madelyn June Jorgensen, author of I Heard the Alps Call His Name

Lisa Selvidge has written an adventure that will delight young and old alike. In the best tradition of storytelling Selvidge combines fun and learning. I didn't want the journey to end!' Anene Ejikenne, author of Customs and Cultures of Namibia

'The magical world is firmly rooted in this one: children and adults alike will recognise their own reflections.' Peter Francis Pegnall, author of Broken Eggs