The Magic Crayon

Name: The Magic Crayon
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141378985
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Amy Sparkes

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The Magic Crayon by Amy Sparkes whisks young readers into a vibrant world where a magical crayon brings drawings to life. The story follows a child's imaginative adventures as they discover the boundless possibilities and surprising challenges that come with their newfound power. With creativity and curiosity at its heart, this charming tale encourages young minds to explore and dream.
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Description

A magical crayon sets off a mad-cap, action-packed adventure for a little girl whose drawings start coming to life. Can she harness the crayon's magic to save the day? Jack was seven and Chloe was six. Jack liked his sister, but loved to play tricks . . . So begins this rollicking, rhyming tale that celebrates the power of imagination - with a difference! When Chloe's silvery crayon develops magical powers, it sparks a thrilling chase through a fairytale world - an unbelievable adventure where her drawings spring to life! Can Chloe use all her creativity and inventiveness to rescue her brother and save the day? An adventure from the author of Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo, brought to life by the bestselling illustrator behind The Littlest Bandit and Girls Can Do Anything.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141378985

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Ali Pye
Illustrated by Ali Pye

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 298.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 32

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Amy Sparkes Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books

About the Author

Amy Sparkes (Author) Amy Sparkes was born in Eastbourne and graduated from the University of Kent at Canterbury in 1999 with a degree in English Literature and Theology. After working for charities and the NHS for several years, Amy left work to raise a family and write whenever possible. She now lives in Devon with her husband and five young children. Amy is a passionate supporter of baby charities and donates a percentage of her royalties to various causes. Ali Pye (Illustrator) Ali Pye has illustrated more than 30 books, which have been published around the world. She is the author of several picture books, and the 'Harry Stevenson' young fiction series. Ali studied fashion at Central St Martins before taking an MA in illustration at Kingston University. She lives in London with her family, two guinea pigs and the world's greediest spaniel.

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