Hetty and the Battle of the Books

Name: Hetty and the Battle of the Books
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781800900998
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Anna James

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Summary

Hetty and the Battle of the Books by Anna James is a delightful children's story about Hetty, a clever young girl who enters a competition to save her school library. With the fate of countless stories hanging in the balance, her creativity and determination become essential tools in this whimsical and heartwarming adventure.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about young heroes tackling unusual challenges. It's perfect for readers who delight in tales of friendship and adventure within the magical world of books. Young readers who enjoy stories with determined characters overcoming obstacles will find this an engaging read.

A passionate campaign brings four best friends back together in a fight to save their school library in this heartwarming tale from bestselling author Anna James.

A heartwarming love letter to school libraries from the bestselling author of Pages & Co (Dyslexia-friendly)

Description

A passionate campaign brings four best friends back together in a fight to save their school library in this heartfelt tale from bestselling author Anna James.

The library is Hetty’s very favourite place in school, and since falling out with her best friends Ali, Mei and Rocket, she’s been spending even more time there. So she’s absolutely horrified when she learns that her head teacher is planning to close it down, claiming there aren’t enough funds to keep the library going.

There’s no way Hetty’s going to sit back and let this happen. But can she repair her broken friendships and build support for her library campaign?

Let the Battle of the Books commence!

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Hetty and the Battle of the Books by Anna James is praised for being a timely and positive story that inspires a love for books and libraries. It is described as slick, sweet, properly funny, and a superb tale about friendships, misunderstandings, and the importance of libraries as a safe space. The story joyfully celebrates youthful determination, making it appealing to young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800900998

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jez Tuya

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 80

Collections

Anna James Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dyslexia-Friendly Books Young Adult

About the Author

Anna James is a writer and journalist living in London. Anna was Book News Editor at The Bookseller and Literary Editor of Elle UK. Anna has written for The Pool, The LA Times, The Financial Times and The Independent, as well as making YouTube videos as A Case For Books. She hosts literary events and panels and is the co-founder and host of the London YA Salon. She was shortlisted for the Kim Scott Walwyn Award for Women in Publishing, 2015, and the London Book Fair Trailblazers Award, 2016.