The Desperate Dwarf

Over a million copies of Ian Irvine’s fantasy novels sold.


It’s not easy to be a hero when your bum is the size of an airship and you’re bobbing around the ceiling, mocked by angry dwarves.


Mellie has stolen the unluckiest charm in Wychwold and can’t get rid of it. Pook has an insane plan to rescue the Collected children. 


The demons Nuckl, Spleen and Tonsil are after Ike’s innards. And the Fey Queen, Emajicka, is coming to tear out his worst nightmare.


Only Ike can save Grimmery. But first he has to win a contest with a lying, cheating scoundrel – the desperate dwarf, Con Glomryt.


Reviews of Grim and Grimmer


“The funniest horror story you’ll read in a long while – Ian Irvine is a master of fantasy and this is the best yet.” Good Reading


“An extraordinary fantasy world. Fast and furious and very funny.” Reading Time


“A fun adventure for upper-primary readers. Recommended.” Bookseller and Publisher



“The Grasping Goblin takes the two reluctant heroes on a very wild ride. A grand adventure.” Aussiereviews.com


“I gasped and laughed my way through these three books.” Dee White, Kid’s Book Capers.


“A wonderful tale. Delightfully dark and delicious.” Jacq Ellem, hittheroadjacq.com


“The fun explodes off every page.” Richard Harland, multi-award winning author of Worldshaker. 


“Fantasy genius Ian Irvine manages to create a world which is believable, thrilling and funny all rolled into one.” Aussiereviews.com on The Headless Highwayman