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The Big Breakout

By Burhana Islam
Series: My Laugh-Out-Loud Life
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The Big Breakout by Burhana Islam is a delightful story aimed at children, focusing on young characters planning an adventure full of excitement and clever strategies. Set in an engaging and imaginative world, it captures the spirit of teamwork and problem-solving, while introducing readers to the importance of resourcefulness and friendship. This captivating tale promises to entertain and inspire young minds with relatable challenges and fun escapades.
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The Big Breakout by Burhana Islam is an engaging story featuring Yusuf, who is determined to become the ultimate uncle to his sister's new baby. He has devised a foolproof plan to achieve this goal!

With assistance from his friends, the school chameleon named Chompy, and even his nemesis, Bashir the Basher, Yusuf is confident that nothing can go wrong... right?

Series: My Laugh-Out-Loud Life

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  • The Big Breakout
    The Big Breakout by Burhana Islam is an engaging story featuring Yusuf, who is determined to become the ultimate uncle to his sister's new baby. He has devised a foolproof plan to achieve this goal! With assistance from his friends, the school chameleon named Chompy, and even his nemesis, Bashir the Basher, Yusuf is confident that nothing can go wrong......
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913311391

Publisher: Knights Of Media

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Knights Of Media

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Farah Khandaker

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

Collections

Burhana Islam Children's Books Children's Fiction Childrenโ€™s, Teenage and Educational Series: My Laugh-Out-Loud Life Young Adult

About the Author

Born in Bangladesh, raised in Newcastle and currently residing in the outskirts of Manchester, Burhana Islam is a storyteller who is passionate about exploring themes of heritage, belonging, identity and faith in her work. She studied English Literature at Newcastle University before deciding to become a secondary school teacher, sharing her love for stories with a new generation of curious, young minds. MAYHEM MISSION was her debut children's fiction book, and went on to win the Tower Hamlets Book award 2022. She is also the author of the sequel THE DASTARDLY DUO (2022) and AMAZING MUSLIM'S WHO CHANGED THE WORLD (Puffin, 2020).

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