The Gremlin's Shoes

Big Foot and Little Foot #5

by Ellen Potter, Felicita Sala (Illustrator)

In the fifth book in this charming chapter book series, a human boy and a young Sasquatch set off on an eventful treasure hunt through the North Woods

Hugo and Boone were having a bad case of Nothing-to-do-itis: They have free time but can’t think of a single thing to do! Finally, they decide to head to Uncle Figgy’s Toy Store, where they discover the legendary Mad Marvin presenting his new invention: the Marvelous Monster Magnet! The only problem is the toy costs 25 nubbins––a huge sum! Hugo and Boone set off on an adventure to earn the money, a journey that leads them to a treasure hunt through the woods. As always, the friends will find much more than they expected!

Genres: Childrens, Juvenile

144 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2021

About the author

Ellen Potter is the author of many children's books, including the Olivia Kidney series, Pish Posh, SLOB, and The Kneebone Boy. Her non-fiction book, Spilling Ink; a Young Writer’s Handbook, was co-authored by Anne Mazer

Olivia Kidney was awarded Child magazine’s “Best Children’s Book Award” and was selected as one of the “Books of the Year” by Parenting magazine.

SLOB is on more than 10 state book award lists and was selected for the Junior Library Guild.

Spilling Ink; A Young Writer’s Handbook was a New York Public Library Top 100 Children’s Book for 2010 and a Children’s Literature Assembly 2011 Notable Book.

Her newest series is Piper Green and the Fairy Tree.

Reviews

[Spencer · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Nice!

[Andrew Maltun · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been reading the Big Foot and Little Foot series to my four-year old daughter and found it a perfect intro to chapter books. With illustrations every few pages or so, this has been the perfect step alongside authors like Roald Dahl. We've really enjoyed following Hugo and Boone on their adventures and every night it's a battle to stop reading after five or so chapters. Throughout the series the imaginary world of sasquatches has become more and more lush and we've gotten to know the characters well. I hope this isn't the last book in the series - although the ending of book 5 seemed to be setting us up for that.

[Gillian French · Rating 5 out of 5]

I so enjoyed sharing this series with my two older sons and look forward to introducing my two younger boys to the friendship of Hugo and Boone, the inventive world building of the Sasquatch community and the deep north woods, and the examination of what makes a “monster,” or “creature.” Ellen Potter uses kindhearted humor and fun to drive home the idea that normalcy is in the eye of the beholder, and we can all find a common ground if we allow ourselves to be led by curiosity instead of fear. I’m sad to see the series end, but this fifth installment delivered everything my family hoped to see and then some.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fifth in the series
Hugo and Boone set off to earn money to buy the latest toy created by one of their heroes. Their adventures bring them to new locations in the North Woods. They meet new sasquatches and learn to treasure their adventures more than the latest and greatest toy.

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series has been so engaging and fun. My 5y/o daughter absolutely loves the adventures between these two friends. I’m sad this is the last one for the moment. I hope there are more of these to come in the future.

[Ella Burton · Rating 5 out of 5]

MY FAVORITE BOOK SERIES!!! I NEED MORE!!! I NEED ANOTHER BOOK PLEASE!!!!! I LOVE THE LITTLE GREMLIN IN THE BOOK. THIS BOOK IS SO COOL.

[Hollianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

read this series with my son. we really enjoyed reading about Boone and Hugo and all their adventures.