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See moreA quest for screen-free family time leads to camping chaos in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy from the author of Anisha, Accidental Detective.
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A quest for screen-free family time leads to camping chaos in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy from the author of Anisha, Accidental Detective.
Picture Perfect follows Sonal, who needs to capture a great family picture for her school photography project, but it’s impossible when everyone’s always so busy! Luckily, they’re heading off on a family camping trip which should provide lots of great photo opportunities... shouldn’t it?
Faced with an enforced digital detox, will Sonal’s family come together and have fun... or will the trip end in complete disaster?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Picture Perfect by Serena Patel is praised for its relatable portrayal of family life, highlighting the imperfections behind façades often seen on social media. The book is described as fun, lighthearted, and perceptive, delivering a humorous, heart-warming family comedy. Reviewers appreciate its entertaining adventure and laugh-out-loud moments, making it an enjoyable read for children.
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ISBN: 9781800900905
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Louise Forshaw
- Illustrated by Louise Forshaw
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 88
About the Author
Serena Patel is the author of the Anisha, Accidental Detective series which won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award for Fiction. She lives in the West Midlands with her family and believes all children deserve to feel seen in the stories they read and that books are an important tool for empathy. When she's not writing Serena enjoys watching movies, reading and eating cake. Chocolate cake preferred.
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