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Major and Mynah

Series: Major and Mynah
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Major and Mynah by Karen Owen follows the story of a young girl named Callie Major, who is facing the challenge of a new school despite her hearing difficulties. She finds an unexpected ally in a mysterious mynah bird with unique talents, setting the stage for adventurous mysteries and heartwarming bonds. This delightful children's book blends themes of friendship, courage, and inclusivity in a captivating tale.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book weaves an engaging story of friendship, adventure, and mystery. You might enjoy it if you love stories about clever characters working together to solve a problem, or if you are enchanted by tales featuring animals contributing to the unfolding adventure. It's a whimsical narrative that captures the imagination and heart of young readers.

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Getting your first hearing aids can be nerve-wracking; especially when you have to wear them to school. But when Callie realises her new hearing aids - 'the Slugs' - give her the unique ability to communicate with Bo the Mynah bird, some of her worries are lifted. In fact, having a pair of eyes in the sky might come in very handy…

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Join SPUD, the Super Perceptive Undercover Detectives, on their first fast-paced detective adventure.

Getting your first hearing aids can be nerve-wracking; especially when you have to wear them to school. When Callie realises her new hearing aids – 'the Slugs' – give her the unique ability to communicate with Bo the Mynah bird, some of her worries are lifted. In fact, having a pair of eyes in the sky might come in handy...

The duo team up with Callie's best friend, Grace, as they set out to catch a local thief who has been causing trouble all over town. Includes high-speed chases, a very peckish bird and purple POO!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913102746

Publisher: Firefly Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Firefly Press Ltd

Illustration: black and white illustrated througout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Karen Owen has been partially deaf since childhood, and wrote the character Callie in Major and Mynah to reflect who she wanted to be when she was younger – funny, clever and with a special gift to hear something that other people cannot. She was brought up in Kent and currently lives in London.

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