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OverviewA funny, exciting, completely heartwarming story of three children and their search for a real family. Chipo and his little sister Gentle live on Papa Fudu's dumpsite in Rubbish Town, searching for valuable things amongst the rubbish to try to stay alive. Life isn't easy - luckily, Chipo has spirit, courage and lots of imagination! And now, he has a plan... But when Chipo and Gentle are caught with something precious that Papa Fudu wants for himself, they have to think quick, move fast. Suddenly they're on the run... Along with their friend Dede and their loyal dog, Mouse, Chipo and Gentle set off on a dangerous and exciting journey to find a safe place to call home - meeting a cast of extraordinary characters along the way. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicola DaviesPublisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK Imprint: Corgi Childrens Dimensions: Width: 12.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 17.80cm Weight: 0.159kg ISBN: 9780552563024ISBN 10: 0552563021 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 29 March 2012 Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAn absorbing, powerful and uplifting story * Booktrust * It is hugely to Davies's credit that she makes these characters live such vibrant lives in the minds of her young readers . . . The action in the narrative is unflagging and fast-paced. The language is convincing . . . I would like to see this book adopted as a primary class text -- Rebecca Butler * Armadillo Magazine * Heartwarming . . . so far removed from anything children here would experience and gives so much to think and talk about, as well as being a page-turning story to boot * The School Librarian * An absorbing, powerful and uplifting story Booktrust It is hugely to Davies's credit that she makes these characters live such vibrant lives in the minds of her young readers ... The action in the narrative is unflagging and fast-paced. The language is convincing ... I would like to see this book adopted as a primary class text -- Rebecca Butler Armadillo Magazine Heartwarming ... so far removed from anything children here would experience and gives so much to think and talk about, as well as being a page-turning story to boot The School Librarian An absorbing, powerful and uplifting story * Booktrust * It is hugely to Davies’s credit that she makes these characters live such vibrant lives in the minds of her young readers . . . The action in the narrative is unflagging and fast-paced. The language is convincing . . . I would like to see this book adopted as a primary class text -- Rebecca Butler * Armadillo Magazine * Heartwarming . . . so far removed from anything children here would experience and gives so much to think and talk about, as well as being a page-turning story to boot * The School Librarian * Author InformationNicola Davies studied zoology at Cambridge, and worked with numerous different animals for several years, including humpbacked whales in Newfoundland. She went on to become a writer, producer and presenter of radio and television, including The Really Wild Show. Amongst her many acclaimed books for children are A Girl Called Dog, Rubbish Town Hero, Big Blue Whale, One Tiny Turtle, and Poo which was shortlisted for a Blue Peter Book Award. Her novel Home was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. She lives in Wales. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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