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The Peculiar Thing with the Pea
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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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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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