Awards
- Long-listed for The Branford Boase Award 2021 (UK)
- Long-listed for The UKLA Book Awards 2021 (UK)
- Short-listed for Channel Island Children's Book Award 2021 (UK)
- Short-listed for Costa Children's Book Award 2021 (UK)
- Short-listed for Stockport Children's Book Award 2021 (UK)
- Short-listed for Stockton Children's Book of the Year 2021 (UK)
Overview
"WINNER OF THE 2022 BEST LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK FOR 9-13-YEAR-OLDSThe super funny, heart-warming adventure of three boys, one summer holiday, and a few miracles along the way, from breakout talent, Jenny Pearson, illustrated by award-winning Rob Biddulph.SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEKFreddie Yates likes facts. Just not the one staring him in the face - that his secret plan is not, in fact, secret. Because Freddie's journey wasn't meant to involve Big Trev and the onion-eating competition or the loo-exploding pear-and-potato turnovers. And Freddie definitely didn't expect to end up, with his two best friends, on national television in a supergirl costume. But journeys never take you where you think they will. And for Freddie, that fact might just have to be enough...""Miracles may or may not happen, although coincidences do, but the laugh-out-loud story is, in the end, heartwarming about all kinds of families."" The Sunday Times""A big-hearted comic journey about friendship, family, and a miraculously well-timed seagull."" David Solomons, author of My Brother is a Superhero""This sleuthing-trip-cum-crime-solving spree has all the fizz of Jeremy Strong."" The Observer""One of the funniest books you'll read this year, with bundles of heart to boot."" Fiona Noble, The Bookseller"
Full Product Details
Author: Jenny Pearson ,
Rob Biddulph
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 13.30cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 19.90cm
Weight: 0.250kg
ISBN: 9781474974042
ISBN 10: 147497404
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 30 April 2020
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
Heart-warming and genuinely funny * The Times, Children's Books of the Year * This sleuthing-trip-cum-crime-solving spree has all the fizz of Jeremy Strong. * The Observer * Full of laugh-out loud escapades * The Sunday Times * The comic invention never flags in Pearson's debut novel. * Financial Times * Miracles may or may not happen, although coincidences do, but the laugh-out-loud story is, in the end, heartwarming about all kinds of families. * The Sunday Times *
Author Information
Jenny Pearson has been awarded six mugs, one fridge magnet, one wall plaque and numerous cards for her role as Best Teacher in the World. When she is not busy being inspirational in the classroom, she would like nothing more than to relax with her two young boys, but she can't as they view her as a human climbing frame. Her debut novel, The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates, was short listed for the Costa Children's Book Award and selected as a Waterstones Book of the Month. Rob Biddulph is the award-winning creator of MANY bestselling books, and is owned by Ringo, the spaniel. They live in a house in London with their family, and Rob has been barking up the RIGHT tree for a while now - his picture books have won many prizes and are loved by children all over the world. You can visit Rob and all his friends at www.robbiddulph.com.
