This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Malik and Leila are two Algerian children living in 19th-century Paris who become apprentices to the famous engineer, Gustave Eiffel, helping him to construct the iconic Statue of Liberty as a gift to America. When he's searching for his next project, Malik and Leila help to inspire Gustave to construct the Eiffel Tower - the tallest tower in the world - and then face the dangers and disasters of making their boss' dream a reality. 'Get Real' fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

About the Author
Tim Collins' fiction for children has been translated into forty languages and won awards such as the Manchester Fiction City and The Kalbacher Klapperschlange. The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Astronaut was chosen for the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge. The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Samurai was shortlisted for the Spark Book Awards in 2021. Isobel Lundie is an illustrator and designer. She graduated from Kingston university with a first class honours in illustration and animation. Since graduating, Isobel has specialised in children's publishing and has made books for The Salariya Book Company, Usborne, Random House, DK and The Good Book Company. She likes creating detailed work with wacky characters that makes children laugh.


Book Information
ISBN 9781913971137
Author Tim Collins
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Book House
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd