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Bob

By Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead
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Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead is a charming children's story about a young girl named Livy who visits her grandmother's house in Australia after five years. Upon her arrival, she discovers an odd creature named Bob hidden in a closet, whom she had forgotten about. Bob, a small green creature wearing a chicken suit, has been waiting patiently for Livy's return, hoping she'll remember their past adventures and help him find his way back home. This heartwarming tale explores friendship, memory, and the power of keeping promises.
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This delightful tale may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories of friendship and adventure. It beautifully combines a touch of magic with themes of memory and identity, perfect for readers who love stories that transport them to enchanting worlds.

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Bob

A funny and moving story for young readers set in a small Australian town against the backdrop of bush life and the hardships of drought.

A charming middle-grade novel about friendship and the power of imagination, told in alternating chapters by Rebecca Stead, the Newbery Medal winning author of When You Reach Me, and Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers.

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Livy can’t remember her first visit to her grandmother’s house in Australia, but she does seem to recall a ‘wrong chicken’ and bumping down the stairs.

She definitely doesn’t remember the strange little creature she finds in the wardrobe. His name is Bob and he doesn’t know what he’s doing there, but he’s been waiting for Livy to come back for more than five years. That’s a very long time to sit in the dark.

Clue by clue, Livy and Bob unravel the mystery of where Bob comes from and what Livy has forgotten in this magical story about friendship and loyalty and the power of imagination.

Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead is a delightful tale of rediscovery and the enduring bonds of friendship.

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Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead is praised for its irresistible blend of magic, mystery, and friendship, with themes of identity and belonging. Critics highlight its simplicity, immediacy, and wit, along with a touch of magic and realism. The novel is described as a delightful and magical story that you can't help but fall in love with.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603590

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Illustration: 30 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nicholas Gannon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Rebecca Stead Wendy Mass

About the Author

Wendy Mass is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two novels for young readers including The Candymakers. Wendy lives in New Jersey.

Rebecca Stead is the author of four books for children including the Newbery Award winner When You Reach Me. Rebecca lives in New York.

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