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Harry the Poisonous Centipede Goes To Sea

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Harry the Poisonous Centipede Goes To Sea by Lynne Reid Banks follows Harry, a young and curious centipede, as he embarks on an adventurous journey beyond his underground home and into the mysterious world of humans. Faced with unexpected challenges in a seaside setting, Harry must use his wit and courage to navigate unfamiliar terrains while learning valuable life lessons. This charming tale, enriched with humour and excitement, is perfect for young readers who love a blend of adventure and exploration.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling adventures with unexpected twists, especially in the world of creepy-crawlies. Perfect for young readers who are delighted by tales of exploration and friendship, the book combines humour and excitement in a sea journey full of surprises.

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Harry the Poisonous Centipede Goes To Sea

Harry the Poisonous Centipede is now quite brave, but nothing can prepare him for this next adventure! He and best friend George are lost in a new and even scarier no-top world. Far from home, across the no-end puddle, they must negotiate a strange treeless cold desert, a Nest of Hoo-Mins, lots of noise-hurt and terrifying hairy-yowlers!

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Harry the Poisonous Centipede Goes To Sea tells the story of Harry, who is now quite brave, but nothing can prepare him for this next adventure! He and his best friend George find themselves lost in a new and even scarier no-top world. Far from home, across the no-end puddle, they must navigate a strange treeless cold desert, a Nest of Hoo-Mins, and lots of noise-hurt and terrifying hairy-yowlers!

Harry woke up first. The straight-up-hard thing was jiggling. It was moving. "What's happening?" asked George in alarm.

"I don't know. We're moving," Harry replied.

"Where are we? We're not where we were last night!" crackled George.

"I told you! This is a can't-get-out!"

Harry and George face their toughest adventure yet when they are shipped west in a crate of bananas. Far across the no-end puddle, miles away from home, they must find a way to survive the bitter cold and hide from the hundreds of Hoo-Mins do-diddling around them. They run away as fast as they can, but inadvertently squirm into a Hoo-Min Nest and come face to face with a hairy-yowler!

All Harry wants is to go home to his mother and tell her how much he warm-hearts her before her time comes to "stop". But before they can even start the perilous journey home, they must escape the Nest and venture into the no-top world. Yet this particular Hoo-Min is fascinated by insects and wants nothing more than to add some poisonous centipedes to his collection!

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Harry the Poisonous Centipede Goes To Sea by Lynne Reid Banks is praised for its engaging and fast-paced narrative. The book captivates young readers, providing an adventurous tale that is particularly appealing to those fascinated by creepy crawlies. The story's unique perspective and exciting plot make it a favourite for fans of insect-themed adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007197125

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Since Lynne's first novel for adults, The L-Shaped Room, she has been published here and in the US. Her strong narrative style and ability to create worlds where small people and animals live, is second to none. Her book, The Indian in the Cupboard, shortly to be a Collins Modern Classic, was made into a major feature film -- her books in the series sell and sell. Lynne says writing for children comes more easily than writing for adults. "It's not that it is less demanding -- I just find it more fun."

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