Description
Another rip-roaring romp from the creators of The Great Dog Bottom Swap, written by Roald Dahl Funny Prize Winner, Peter Bently.
About the Author
Peter Bently (Author) Peter Bently grew up in an army family and went to ten different schools. He studied languages at Oxford and worked as a journalist and non-fiction book editor before becoming a children's author. He is the author of more than seventy books, including Cats Ahoy!, which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and King Jack and the Dragon, which was an American Library Association Notable Book of the Year.Mei Matsuoka (Illustrator) Since graduating from Kingston College of Art in 2004 Mei Matsuoka has been in much demand as an illustrator. Her illustrations for a short story won first prize in a UNESCO sponsored competition, which she travelled to Japan to collect.
Reviews
"One of the best books of the year" -- Helen Brown * Daily Telegraph *
"A rollickingly good story" * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading Books of the Year 2013 *
"Matsuoka's illustrations are funny and fresh" -- Anna Carey * Irish Times *
"An entertaining romp through the galaxy, this offbeat, funny and unexpected picture book will delight young readers" * Booktrust, 'Books We Like' *
"Beautiful and fun illustrations" * Nottingham Post *
Book Information
ISBN 9781849397605
Author Peter Bently
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 276mm * 276mm * 4mm