Xander and the Pen
$19.12
- Paperback
280 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2023
Summary
Xander and the Pen is the story of a boy who loves to draw superheroes, and the pen he buys from a mysterious market stall. He soon learns that the pen has a magical power: whatever he draws, happens! At first the pen helps Xander improve his family’s fortunes, but there are many unintended consequences and soon everybody is angry at him. Xander sees that the power of the pen has changed him into somebody his sister and his friends despise. But how else to deal with the bullying Bruise Brothe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922539403 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1922539406 |
| Author: | David Lawrence |
| Publisher: | Exisle Publishing |
| Imprint: | EK Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 280 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2023 |
| Weight: | 478g |
| Series: | Pen |
| Audience Age: | 7-12 |
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Critics Review
“With fantastically detailed illustrations,… this book promotes messages about bullying, family dynamics, disability, and the environment. A fast-paced, entertaining middle grade fiction that will resonate with kids everywhere.” – Helen Byles, Armadillo Magazine
“Xander and the Pen’s action-packed plot and humorous dialogue, combined with Cherie Dignam’s quirky, double spread, illustrations, will keep 9–13-year-olds turning the page and reaching for other titles in Lawrence’s The Pen series – Ruby and the Pen and Finn and the Pen, due to be released in March 2025.” – Story Links
“Featuring hilarious illustrations, this entertaining middle-grade fiction will resonate with kids everywhere!” – Grapevine issue 4
David Lawrence
David Lawrence penned his first book in 2007. Since then, he has written 13 fun-filled children’s books aimed at engaging reluctant readers.
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