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Albert Johnson and the Buns of Steel

Series: Little Gems
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In Albert Johnson and the Buns of Steel by Phil Earle, young Albert sets out on a humorous adventure when his beloved bakery faces competition from an intimidating new rival. As unexpected challenges arise, Albert must think creatively and muster courage to save the bakery he loves. This delightful children's tale is peppered with engaging antics and heartwarming moments.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Albert Johnson and the Buns of Steel

A baking nightmare makes for slapstick comedy gold in this hilarious Little Gem from a bestselling author and illustrator team.

A baking nightmare makes for slapstick comedy gold in this hilarious Little Gem from a bestselling author and illustrator team.

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A baking nightmare makes for slapstick comedy gold in this hilarious Little Gem from a bestselling author and illustrator team.

Albert’s dad needs help in the family bakery, but all his son can think about is sport. So he builds a machine like no other: the Doughmaster 5000. It seems to have solved all their problems, until one night, Dad’s miracle solution turns into a rampaging disaster. It’s up to Albert to fix the mess – but will his sporting skills save him now?

Albert Johnson and the Buns of Steel is a delightful tale of family, fun, and mishaps that will keep you entertained from start to finish.

Series: Little Gems

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Albert Johnson and the Buns of Steel has been praised for its humour, fast-paced story, and Phil Earle's characteristic wit. The illustrations add an anarchic charm that complements the slapstick comedy, making it accessible and entertaining for young readers. It promises plenty of thrills and laughter, cementing its position as a recommended read for children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129074

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Steve May
  • Illustrated by Steve May

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 112

About the Author

PHIL EARLE was born and raised in Hull and kick-started his love of books with a job as a children's bookseller. Phil now works in children's publishing and is the award-winning author of several books for young readers including Get Me Out of Here, a recent collaboration with Andy McNab, and the young adult novels Being Billy, and Mind the Gap. Phil's When the Sky Falls was Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for June 2021. Steve May has been a life-long doodler, studying fine art and film making in Nottingham and Animation at the Royal College of Art. Steve's scratchy spontaneous illustration style made him the perfect partner for Puffin's best-selling Dennis the Menace fiction series, Harry Hill's Matt Mills series and Francesca Simon's Terrible Viking books. He has also been happily immersed in a world of burps, beards and bogeys as part of his collaboration with Gareth Jones on the Pet Defenders series.

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