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Joe and the Dragonosaurus
Series: Little Gems
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Ideal for younger children who enjoy stories about animals and imagination, especially those who appreciate the heartfelt narratives of Michael Morpurgo.
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Charming countryside tale about the bond between children and animals, perfect for younger fans of Michael Morpurgo. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
When Joe's teacher announces the new class project will be all about their pets, Joe turns glum – there's no animals allowed in his house. So when he starts to invent a pet, his imagination turns wild and the dragonosaurus is born! There's lots of fun to be had with his new 'pet', but when Joe notices something amiss on the neighbouring farm the dragonosaurus is quickly abandoned. Perhaps an animal to call his own is closer than Joe thinks. Charming countryside tale about the bond between children and animals, perfect for younger fans of Michael Morpurgo. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781781124444
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 July 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Becka Moor
- Illustrated by Becka Moor
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 168.0mm
Weight: 140g
Pages: 104
About the Author
Born in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, Berlie Doherty is the youngest of three children. She has been a social worker, a journalist, a teacher, and, for the past twenty years, a writer. Berlie has twice won the prestigious Carnegie Medal, for 'Grannie was a Buffer Girl' in 1987 and for 'Dear Nobody' in 1992. She lives in the Derbyshire Peak District.
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