Description
A laugh-out-loud and punny take on Groundhog Day for young readers from a top-notch author-illustrator pairing.
Ever-punctual Anna Gain is never late, and she's certainly never late for the school bus. Every day she catches it in perfect time. But not today. After a series of absurd events cause Anna to miss the bus, she's transported one minute back in time - only to be stuck re-living the same sixty seconds again ... and again ... and again ... Is fate trying to teach Anna a lesson? And will she ever escape? A laugh-out-loud and punny take on 'Groundhog Day' from a top-notch author-illustrator pairing, particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
A laugh-out-loud and punny take on Groundhog Day for young readers from a top-notch author-illustrator pairing.
About the Author
Guy Bass is an award-winning author, whose children's books series include Stitch Head, The Legend of Frog, Dinkin Dings, Atomic! and Secret Santa: Agent of X.M.A.S. Guy has also written plays for both adults and children. Before becoming a full-time writer, he previously worked as a theatre producer, illustrator, temp, gerbil whisperer and has acted his way out of several paper bags.
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Steve May studied illustration and animation. His exuberant, madcap, action-packed style makes his work extremely popular - it's become a regular feature in the world of children's books.
Reviews
"This is a book that should be a hit with even the most reluctant reader ... Guy Bass has taken a scenario that is instantly recognisable to children and twisted it into a hilarious and chaotic adventure" - A Library Lady, Blog
"An absolutely brilliant concentrated twist on Groundhog Day ... Exceptionally funny" - Lily and the Fae, Blog
"With lots of maddening minutes to enjoy, Bass's puntastic one-liners, and anarchy antics galore, young readers will return to this brilliant story again and again!" - Lancashire Evening Post
"Groundhog Day for kids - a clever, canny read" - The Great British Bookworm, Blog
Book Information
ISBN 9781781129166
Author Guy Bass
Format Paperback
Page Count 72
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 120g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 5mm