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Franklin's Flying Bookshop

By Jen Campbell
Series: Franklin and Luna
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Franklin's Flying Bookshop by Jen Campbell tells the enchanting tale of Franklin, a dragon who adores reading. He dreams of sharing his love for books with others, but he struggles to find anyone willing to listen because they are scared of him. His chance encounter with a curious girl named Luna leads to an unexpected friendship and the creation of a unique space where stories can be shared.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's story may appeal to you if you enjoy whimsical tales about friendship and the love of books. It features enchanting adventures of a dragon and a little girl who inspire a village with their shared passion for reading. Perfect for young readers, it combines charming illustrations with a heartwarming narrative about acceptance and imagination.

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Franklin's Flying Bookshop

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'I LOVE it. It is so touching and original and delightful. Katie's illustrations are a perfect match for the text, too' Jacqueline Wilson

Franklin's Flying Bookshop tells the enchanting story of Franklin the dragon, who is passionate about stories and loves reading them to people. Unfortunately, everyone is too scared to even glance at him. That is, until he meets a girl named Luna who, in contrast, is thrilled to encounter Franklin. Having recently read about dragons in one of her books, she finds him fascinating rather than frightening.

Luna and Franklin quickly become friends, bonding over their shared love of books. They chat incessantly about their favourite reads: books about roller skating, King Arthur, spiders, and even how to perform kung fu.

Together, they devise a unique plan to spread their love of literature by opening a bookshop. But this isn't any ordinary bookshop—it's a flying one, perched right on Franklin's back!

Series: Franklin and Luna

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Franklin's Flying Bookshop by Jen Campbell is praised for its touching and original story, complemented by illustrations that perfectly match the text. Reviewers describe it as a magical and surreal exploration of the joys of reading and escapism, highlighting its power to unite communities and celebrate friendship. The book is often referred to as a beautiful, fairytale read, making it a delight for both children and adults.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500651711

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Katie Harnett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 275.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jen Campbell Series: Franklin and Luna

About the Author

Jen Campbell is a bestselling author and award-winning poet. She's written ten books for both adults and children, spanning non-fiction, poetry, short stories and children's books. Her podcast BOOKS WITH JEN is an iTunes top 100 podcast. She reviews books on BBC Radio, runs a book club for TOAST, and has a Youtube channel where she talks about books, the history of fairy tales, and the representation of disfigurement and disability. Katie Harnett is a sought-after British illustrator with an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. She won the 2015 Ars in Fabula Award and is the author of Archie Snufflekins Oliver Valentine Cupcake Tiberius Cat.

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