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The Grinkle Nonk: A Morality Tale Kindle Edition

by D E McCluskey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
The Grinkle Nonk is a myth, an urban legend, folklore made up to get children in on time, to get them to go to sleep at night, or to eat up all their greens.

The legend tells of a ferocious beast that lives in the forest. It eats naughty children, and picks off unsuspecting, or lost hikers.

It is a wild, dangerous animal… but it is JUST a legend, isn’t it?

Harper is new in town. She hasn’t made any friends yet, and fears that she will always be an outside in this strange new world.

Until she meets a surprising new friend, one who is a loner, and an outcast, just like her.

However, there are eyes watching this new friendship, envious eyes…

The Grinkle Nonk is a morality tale from the dark mind of D E McCluskey, author of Z: A Love Story, and Mutant Superhero Zombie Killing Disco Cheerleaders from Outer Space (with Uzis)
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  1. Print length
    72 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    February 17, 2022
  4. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  5. File size
    1.2 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09RG483TV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dammaged Productions (February 17, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 17, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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DE McCluskey

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D E McCluskey was born in 1973, in Liverpool, England. He is the author of novels, graphic novels and comics. He lives with his daughter (an author in her own right (at the age of 8) with her children's adventure The Hangry Hamster), his partner, her daughter, and a sausage dog called Ted.

He began writing in 2011, creating his first comic publication entitled Interesting Tymes, an anthology of short horror stories written in rhyme for children and adults. This was quickly followed by the second in the series, along with a spin off. Dave then moved on to more adult related fiction, releasing a number of one-shot comics, followed by his first, full length book, the graphic novel, Doppelgänger.

More graphic novels and comics ensued, including a collaboration with artist Joe Matthews to produce a retelling of the classic Christmas tale, A Christmas Carol, only this time rewritten completely in rhyme.

Dave then turned his sights onto writing novels. His debut novel The Twelve was released in 2017 to great reviews. This was followed by a collaboration with a local, Liverpool music historian, to produce a historical thriller called In The Mood… For Murder, based in Liverpool in 1946.

Dave likes to work mostly in dark, or mainstream horror, although he has cross genres into extreme horror, comedy, thrillers, romantic drama, and children's books.

He is also working with a number of other authors/comic creators, in collaborations in their works.

Comics:

Interesting Tymes

Interesting Tymes x 2

Edward D'Ammage Presents: The Wedding

Wooden Heart

Three Days in the City

The Adventures of Mace Masoch: Hard Times on Planet L'Bido

Short Sharp Shocks

The Few

Sick B*stards (with Matt Shaw)

Eleven (with Matt Shaw)

Graphic Novels:

Doppelgänger

Olf

A Christmas Carol (with Joe Matthews)

DeathDay Presents

DreamCatcher

Novels:

The Twelve

In The Mood for Murder (with Tony Bolland)

CRACK

Z: A Love Story

The Contract (with C. William Giles)

Butterflies

TimeRipper

Mutant Superhero Zombie Killing Disco Cheerleaders from Outer Space (with Uzis)

Glimmer (book 1 in the Glimmer Saga)

The City of the Fireflies (book 2 in the Glimmer Saga)

The Throne of Glimm (book 3 in the Glimmer Saga)

A Seagull's Tale

Guardian (this is NOT poetry)

The Boyfriend

All Of These People Are Going To Die 3: All Of These Kids Are Going To Die

Sing Sing For Murder

Olf: Santa's Naughtiest Reindeer

Novellas:

CRAVINGS

Zola

The Grinkle Nonk

The Special Stuff

The Stinky Stump

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  • V.Stubbs
    4.0 out of 5 stars a girl and her beast…maybe?
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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    Cute tale about a monster and his new friend? I definitely enjoyed this quick read. I love everything D E McCluskey brings to the table.
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  • Raptor
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 ✨, HIGHLY recommend
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023
    5 ✨, HIGHLY recommend

    Tbh, I loved everything about this book. It’s a horror story (novella) based on an urban legend.

    The beginning, the end, and everything in between just delivered, to me. It was written well. The character development was good. The story was amazing. The emotions and twists this book had were on point.

    I don’t think I can express just how much I enjoyed this one. If you haven’t read it or have it in your top 5 TBR.. I think youre missing an opportunity for a GREAT read.
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  • Terry
    4.0 out of 5 stars Choose your friends wisely
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023
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    I liked this tale, it’s hard to make friends, even harder when you’re different.
    What can I say abut the ending? Um, please read it….
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  • Michael R Collins
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Grinkle Nonk is coming for you
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023
    The people of Noaville have a little rhyme the say, a rhyme about a great beastie in the surrounding woods called the Grinkle Nonk. He’s ravenous and ugly. And he’s a good story to tell the kids to keep them in bed at night. But maybe he isn’t just a story.
    Newcomer Harper is the outcast. New to town and in a wheelchair, the other kids aren’t too sure about her. Nor is she of them. But she does meet a new friend, another outcast the others want nothing to do with; the Grinkle Nonk.
    A well done story about outcasts, friendship, and how angry mobs solve NOTHING. Highly suggested as I really enjoyed this quick read. As usual, McClusky likes to write his endings with hairpins turns that makes it even better.
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  • Donna L
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not for the kiddos
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022
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    Well I did not expect that ending at all! A sweet tale of a girl just trying to fit in with the other kids in her town turns into a bloodbath.
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  • Aaron Lebold
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
    At first I thought this was a children’s book. It’s not. Lol. Well written and worth checking out.
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  • Kelly Rickard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not for sensitive people
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2022
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    Think Roald Dahl level of darkness not suitable for a younger or sensitive child to read but that deliciously dark humour that children relish. The loneliness of being outside resonated deep within this book. A lovely little tale with a dark twist along with all the good times of a new friendship with a best friend. Funny and gutting at the same time literally. Well worth a read not too long but also not too short.
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  • Anna B
    5.0 out of 5 stars modern day morality
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2022
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    Good way to pass the hour a great short story each character with their own agenda and not the ending you expect . I enjoyed this but please read past the acknowledgements or you just might miss out….. no you definitely will miss out
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