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The Missing Bookshop

By Katie Clapham
Series: Colour Fiction
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In The Missing Bookshop, young Milly adores her local bookshop and its elderly owner, Mrs Minty, who shares stories with her. However, when Mrs Minty mysteriously stops appearing and the shop's future becomes uncertain, Milly is determined to uncover the truth and save the bookshop she loves. This charming tale captures the magic of books, community spirit, and the power of young determination.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming story if you love tales about the magic of bookshops and the special bonds between people who treasure them. It captures the charm and wonder of discovering stories, perfect for children who adore books and believe in the power of imagination.

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Milly loves going to story time at her local bookshop. But the shop is old and creaky, just like its owner, Mrs Minty, and one day Milly arrives to find it closed. What has happened to Mrs Minty and her irreplaceable bookshop?

Milly loves going to story time at her local bookshop. But the shop is old and creaky, just like its owner, Mrs Minty, and one day Milly arrives to find it closed. What has happened to Mrs Minty and her irreplaceable bookshop?

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A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.

Milly loves going to story time at her local bookshop. Mrs Minty is an encyclopedia of books and knows the perfect story for every occasion ... tales of mischievous children and faraway lands, magical beasts and daring adventures. But the bookshop is old and creaky, just like Mrs Minty herself. And then one day Milly arrives to find the shop gone. What has happened to Mrs Minty and her irreplaceable bookshop?

A warm and uplifting tale about the importance of stories.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788950657

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman
  • Illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Katie Clapham Penguin Books Series: Colour Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Katie studied English Literature and Creative Writing at Royal Holloway and gained an MA in Poetic Practice. In 2010, she and her mother opened independent bookshop, Storytellers, Inc. Named Young Bookseller of the Year in 2012, Katie sits on the executive committee for World Book Day. She lives in Lytham St Annes in Lancashire.

Kirsti graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2016 and turned her hand to illustrating children’s books. She was named Picture Hooks Illustrator of the Year in 2017. She works from her studio on the outskirts of Newcastle, using a combination of dry and wet media to create her illustrations.

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