Hupo and the Doom Lagoon
Billy Partridge
Flying Eye

The intrepid Hupo returns for another exciting adventure. For those who haven’t met Hupo before, he’s a dog-rabbit and as this story begins he’s about to embark on his second fantastical undertaking, this time aboard an airship belonging to the great Humdingo. As he’s about to board the ship, he sees before him a stranger looking exactly like him and calling himself Zimmy. This creature knows about Hurtha’s powerful Gem and Humdingo invites him to join them as they set off in the great airship, destination Doom Lagoon. What though are Zimmy’s motives? Doom Lagoon is said to be a mysterious place where one’s worst fears can be trapped beneath its waters so they never have to be faced again.

It’s not long though before plans start to unravel and centuries of fear are unleashed upon Yip, then Humdingo announces that Hurtha’s Gem has been taken from the lagoon. He calls every creature of the Lagoon to board his ship and its engine bursts into life. Where though is Zimmy? Quickly Hupo goes to his rescue and the airship zips off into the gathering storm. Humdingo sends everyone below deck where Zimmy and Hupo tell stories to everyone while the Fears grow ever more terrifying. But then Hupo notices something in Zimmy’s backpack. It’s Hurtha’s Gem.

When a horrifying Fear and then more burst in, will this be of any use? It falls to Hupo and Zimmy to save everyone from the horrors of Doom Lagoon. Can they succeed?

But Will Hupo ever learn the real reason why Zimmy has the Gem and why he is on the Doom Lagoon expedition? With themes of finding your true self, jealousy and facing up to your fears and fantastic artwork, this second Hupo drama is both gripping and amusing.