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Seed

Caryl Lewis, George Ermos

From Shelf: New 'middle-grade' fiction

An uplifting, big-hearted story by award-winner Caryl Lewis for readers of 8-12 that shows the power of hope and imagination when you believe that wishes can come true

'Some books are about magic. Some books ARE magic. Seed will cast a spell on you' - Frank Cottrell-BoyceSeed is a funny, big-hearted story by award-winner Caryl Lewis about the power of hope and imagination when you believe in the impossible. Perfect for readers of 8-12. Illustrated in black and white throughout by George Ermos.Shortlisted for Breakthrough Children's Book of the Year, The Week Junior Book AwardsShortlisted for the Brandford Boase Award 2023Marty doesn't have much. Unlike his mum, who has billions of things: newspapers, holey shoes, rusty lawnmowers, broken picture frames - she keeps EVERYTHING! It's hard to leave the house. Marty wonders if anything will ever change.But on Marty's birthday, Grandad, with a glint in his eye, gifts Marty a very special seed. Grandad hasn't been this excited since he invented the bum scratcher 2000 or thought he'd brewed wonder fuel from rhubarb leaves! The seed grows bigger and bigger, and launches Grandad, Marty and his best friend Gracie on an impossible, wondrous plan fuelled by love, hopes and dreams.Praise for The Magician's Daughter by Caryl Lewis:'This heartwarming, witty and touching story is all about hope and belief . . . An absolute delight.' - Daily MailPerfect for fans of Ross Welford, Jenny Pearson and Lisa Thompson.

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
288
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
ISBN:
9781529077667
Published Date:
12/5/2022
Dimensions:
197mm x 129mm x 19mm
Weight:
196g
Category:
Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage)

RRP: £7.99

Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9781529077667

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