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Clarice Bean, Utterly Me

Series: Clarice Bean
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In Clarice Bean, Utterly Me, Clarice Bean navigates the challenges of school life, her quirky family, and the influence of her favourite book series heroine. When a school project teams her up with an unexpected partner, Clarice learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and problem-solving, all delivered through her whimsical, humorous perspective.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of quirky characters, humorous adventures, and imaginative storytelling that offers a unique perspective on everyday life. It may appeal to young readers who love vibrant illustrations and a writing style that captures the rhythm and whims of a child's mind, making it a delightful read-aloud experience.

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Clarice Bean, Utterly Me

A new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean, Utterly Me, the very first novel by bestselling Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.

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A new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean, Utterly Me, the very first novel by bestselling Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.

Clarice Bean loves reading the adventures of Ruby Redfort, ace girl detective and secret undercover agent. Ruby is always going on exciting missions, but the most Clarice gets to do is go to the local shop on her own...

But when Clarice and her best friend, Betty Moody, decide to do their school project on the Ruby Redfort books, they suddenly start finding mysteries everywhere. Like why are all the coats on the wrong hooks at school? Where has Granddad disappeared to? And just what is going on in the garden shed?

'An utterly fantastic book.'

The Sunday Times

Series: Clarice Bean

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Clarice Bean, Utterly Me features Clarice Bean in a lively and absorbing story teeming with exuberance. The book is both humorous and emotional, with its quirky and entertaining illustrations enhancing the narrative. It has been praised as essential reading for savvy girls and is considered a high point in Lauren Child's creations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781843623045

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 211g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Lauren Child MBE is a multi-award-winning author and Waterstones 2017-2019 Children's Laureate, whose books are known and loved the world over. She is the creator of many much-loved characters, including Charlie and Lola, Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort. Since her first book was published in 1999, Lauren has sold over six million books in 19 languages worldwide. Her many awards include the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato, the Nestle Gold Book Award for That Pesky Rat and the Nestle Bronze Book Award for Beware of the Storybook Wolves. Lauren is a UNESCO Artist for Peace and a Trustee of the House of Illustration, and has an MBE for services to literature. She loves designing and making things and finds it exciting to see her drawings turned into objects. Other favourite things include the cinema, TV matinees, small Italian cars, handbags, cardigans, travelling and being picked up from the airport.

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