Magical Children: The Boy with the Lightning Feet
$22.02
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
7 October 2013
Summary
The Magic in Timmy’s Toes
Timmy Twinkle is chubby and bullied, with no friends and zero talent for football. He’s utterly miserable, especially with the constant reminders of his Great-Uncle Vernon, a chubby boy who became a famous footballer.
Then Gran’s friend May arrives, a fitness fanatic who whips Timmy and Gramps into shape. Suddenly, Timmy discovers a magical gift: he can kick a ball just like Great-Uncle Vernon!
Watch as Timmy’s newfound talent transforms his…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781444011654 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1444011650 |
| Series: | Magical Children |
| Author: | Sally Gardner |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Orion Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 7 October 2013 |
| Weight: | 90g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
Gardner’s timely, touching tale, told in clear, warm prose, has all the satisfaction of a good fairystory. - THE TIMES - Amanda Craig
A lovely story of how some dreams come true. - THE GUARDIAN (Family Supplement) - Dina RabinovitchI will certainly be adding books from this series to my collection for new readers in this age group. - BOOKS FOR KEEPS - Annabel GibbA fun and original story with easy-to-read print and line illustrations. - FAMILY INTERESTThis entertaining story is a modern fable on how lots of love and a bit of determination can change the most unpromising situations. In a short volume the author has created a host of well-rounded and appealing characters both young and old. - SCHOOL LIBRARIAN - Rosemary WoodmanAbout The Author
Sally Gardner
Sally Gardner is an award-winning novelist from London. Her books have been translated into 22 languages and have sold more than 1 million copies in the UK. Sally continues to be an avid spokesperson for dyslexia awareness, working to change the way it is perceived by society. She was recently awarded the CARNEGIE MEDAL and the COSTA BOOK AWARD.
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