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Ben knows he's taking on a lot, offering to do the first hundred lengths of the swimathon himself, but he's desperate to impress Jack and Harry. But as he swims – and swims – Jack realises that his 'friends' aren't going to show. Now he either has to forfeit or swim another hundred lengths! But support and encouragement come from an unlikely quarter and Ben pushes his way to victory.
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See moreA story about believing in yourself. Ben is desperate to impress Jack and Harry, that's why he said he'd do the first leg of the swimathon. But when Jack and Harry don't turn up, Ben has to face some tough truths about his 'friends'. And then Ben finds friendship in an unexpected place.
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Ben sets out for swimming victory in this sporty tale in this inspiring tale of self-belief, from the award-winning author of Goodnight Mister Tom.
Ben knows he's taking on a lot, offering to do the first hundred lengths of the swimathon himself, but he's desperate to impress Jack and Harry. But as he swims – and swims – Jack realises that his 'friends' aren't going to show. Now he either has to forfeit or swim another hundred lengths! But support and encouragement come from an unlikely quarter and Ben pushes his way to victory.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781781125021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 April 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Peter Cottrill
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 120g
Pages: 64
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As a child, Michelle Magorian loved acting. She says, "I used to hide in our local theatre and watch new companies set up the scenery and the lights." Michelle once had a part as Paddington Bear, which meant she got to eat lots of marmalade sandwiches! Michelle loves writing too, of course, and was inspired by her mother's stories of nursing in the Second World War to write her most famous book, Goodnight Mister Tom, now regarded as a modern classic.
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