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The Peculiar Thing with the Pea

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The Peculiar Thing with the Pea by Kaye Umansky offers a whimsical twist on the classic fairy tale. It follows the adventures of a determined princess who must overcome a peculiar series of challenges involving a mysterious pea. The story combines humour and adventure, delighting young readers with its engaging narrative and playful take on traditional themes.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love humorous fairy tales and imaginative spins on classic stories. The author's style is perfect for young readers who appreciate quirky characters and clever plot twists. It's a delightful adventure filled with charm and wit, ideal for children who enjoy a good giggle.

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The Peculiar Thing with the Pea

An unconventional princess meets a rather reluctant prince as queen of comedy Kaye Umansky returns with another hilarious twist on fairy tale tradition.

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An unconventional princess meets a rather reluctant prince as Queen of comedy Kaye Umansky brings a hilarious twist to fairy tale tradition.


Prince Pete isn't ready for marriage – he's only eleven! And this peculiar business with the pea is the daftest thing he's ever heard. Mother reckons she can find him the perfect royal bride and thinks the pea is the one true test. But when scruffy-looking Patsy comes along, claiming to be a princess, Mother's careful scheming quickly turns to soup.

A laugh-out-loud retelling of The Princess and the Pea like you've never heard it before!

Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 8.

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The Peculiar Thing with the Pea by Kaye Umansky is praised for its humorous retelling of a classic fairytale, with reviews highlighting its ability to make children laugh and its entertaining nature. The book is also noted for the way it challenges stereotypes, providing both a funny and thought-provoking read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129197

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Claire Powell
  • Illustrated by Claire Powell

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 72

About the Author

Kaye Umansky began life as a teacher and turned to writing after the birth of her daughter. She is now the author of many well-loved books including Pass the Jam, Jim and Pongwiffy. 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of Pongwiffy which has been celebrated with repromotion and brand new editions. She is a marvellous performer of her own work and a jazz singer in her own time.

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