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Norman the Norman from Normandy

Two Quests in One
By Philip Ardagh
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Norman the Norman from Normandy, by Philip Ardagh, follows the adventures of young Norman, a boy from Normandy with a trusty steed named Norbert. As they embark on humorous quests, Norman aims to continue his father's legacy in a whimsical and light-hearted tale filled with medieval mischief and fun. Suitable for children, this book combines historical elements with entertaining storytelling.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy hilarious adventures and historical tales filled with quirky characters. Young readers will delight in the comical escapades of a brave Norman set in medieval times, with plenty of silliness and engaging illustrations to spark the imagination.

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Norman the Norman from Normandy

The hilarious, rolicking adventures of mighty (but little) Norman the Norman brought together for the first time in this bumper paperback edition.

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The hilarious, rollicking adventures of mighty (but little) Norman the Norman, brought together for the first time in this bumper paperback edition.

Norman the Norman from Normandy and his not-so-wild boar, Truffle, are off on a sword-swinging adventure! But little Norman has inherited his father's huge sword … and that can only spell trouble. Join the jaunty duo as they travel all over Normandy slashing off heads, helping out a very tiny duchess and almost getting involved in the Norman Conquest of England. But first, a boiled egg for breakfast …

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

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Norman the Norman from Normandy by Philip Ardagh is praised for its extra-silly humour, making it an ideal read for young readers who enjoy funny stories. The character of Norman, although small, makes a significant impact, and the book is noted for being a perfect package for emerging readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129265

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Edition: Omnibus edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tom Morgan-Jones

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 120

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Philip Ardagh Young Adult

About the Author

At 6ft 7in with a big bushy beard, favourite children's author Philip Ardagh is a familiar sight at book festivals and events from New York to Wigtown. He has written several award-winning children's books, including The Grubtown Tales series, which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Tom Morgan Jones is an award-winning illustrator. His work is widely and internationally published, and includes everything from illustrating children's books and buses, to magazine design and satirical board games.

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