Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball (The Amelia Fang Series)
Laura Ellen Anderson
‘The perfect mix of funny, foul and fearful’ Metro ‘Brilliantly imagined … laugh-out-loud funny’ Sunday Express The first book in the bestselling, gorgeously gothic and wickedly funny Amelia Fang series – perfect for readers of 7+ Meet Amelia Fang! Everyone’s favourite little vampire. Welcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are the stuff of nightmares! Amelia Fang would much rather hang out with her pet pumpkin Squashy and her friends Florence the yeti (DON'T CALL HER BEAST!) and Grimaldi the reaper than dance at her parents' annual Barbaric Ball. And when the King’s spoiled son Tangine captures Squashy, Amelia and her friends must escape the party to plan a daring rescue! In their race against time, they begin to realise things in Nocturnia may not be quite what they seem … Join Amelia on her very first adventure. She won't bite! This gloriously ghostly series from the creator of EVIL EMPEROR PENGUIN is perfect for 7-9 year olds and fans of THE WORST WITCH and WITCH WARS. Amelia Fang is a modern Wednesday Addams – but much more loveable! Praise for Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball: 'Brilliantly imagined … laugh-out-loud funny' Sunday Express 'The perfect mixture of funny, foul and fearful' Metro Also in the gorgeously gothic AMELIA FANG series: AMELIA FANG AND THE BARBARIC BALL AMELIA FANG AND THE UNICORN LORDS AMELIA FANG AND THE MEMORY THIEF AMELIA FANG AND THE HALF MOON HOLIDAY AMELIA FANG AND THE LOST YETI TREASURE AMELIA FANG AND THE NAUGHTY CATICORNS AMELIA FANG AND THE TROUBLE WITH TOADS
Reviews
A very creative and fun book with a few plot twists. I really liked the character Grimaldi
Anonymous 29.08.2025
In the story the King hasn’t been out of his castle in years, but he’s coming to the Barbaric Ball and he’s bringing his son Tangine. Amelia is very excited because she will finally have someone her own age to dance with. He also joins her class, but Tangine isn’t kind and steals her loyal pet, Squashy. But then Amelia traps Tangine to try to get Squashy back, so then Amelia, Florence and Grimandi (Florence is a yeti and Grimandi is a Ghoul) go to get Squashy. I would recommended it to my best friend because we like spooky stories.
Anonymous 25.08.2025
Squashy was cute. I liked Amelia and I like how thin Grimaldi was described. It was funny.
Anonymous 17.08.2025

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Viscountess Aphrodite Casserole 16.08.2025
My favourite bit in Barbaric Ball was Amelia Fang finding the pumpkin. my least favourite bit was when the Ball was sabotaged. I would absolutely recommend it
Anonymous 15.08.2025
It’s the best chapter book I’ve ever read
Anonymous 31.07.2025
I liked it because it is unique.
Anonymous 23.07.2025
I like Amelia Fang because she brave and she a very interesting person
Anonymous 21.07.2025
It’s really suspicious at the start but at the end of the story it’s not so suspicious.
Anonymous 22.05.2025
It was nice seeing Fairyweather in the pictures and I also enjoyed seeing Amelia meet Tangine
Anonymous 01.09.2024
Really funny read, kept me going for a while, good read.
Anonymous 14.08.2024
It was very good. I like how florence speaks, she’s funny. I liked the twist at the end!
Anonymous 13.08.2024
The best part was home made toe jam. I liked squashy the pumpkin the best.
Anonymous 24.07.2024
I loved the characters, especially Squashie!
Anonymous 09.07.2024
I like the character of Amelia. There are some funny moments.
Anonymous 06.07.2024
It’s exciting but at the same time sad. But I like it so much I can’t put it down!!
Anonymous 04.07.2024
I really like the stories of Amelia Fang and her friends (Squashy, Florence, Grimaldi, etc). I like when she becomes friends with Tangine, and the discoveries they do. These books are fun and entertaining.
Anonymous 08.02.2024
loved it. Best book ever
Anonymous 03.02.2024
It was very good and funny. It was good to see the Prince become a good person after being horrible.
Anonymous 26.01.2024
I would definitely recommend it because it was really good
Anonymous 02.01.2024