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Clang!

Adventures with Grandad
By Sam Usher
Series: Transport Quartet
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As seen on Milkshake's Story Den in March 2025! The second title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad. Boy has lost his beloved toy penguin. He and grandad have looked all over the place but she's nowhere to be... Read More
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Boy and Grandad find themselves on an old steamship that takes them on an incredible adventure around the world!

Boy and Grandad find themselves on an old steamship that takes them on an incredible adventure around the world!

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As seen on Milkshake's Story Den in March 2025! The second title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad.

Boy has lost his beloved toy penguin. He and grandad have looked all over the place but she's nowhere to be seen. Boy thinks he might know where she's gone, but if they're going to find her, they need to build a big boat!

In this thrilling new story, Clang! sees Boy and Grandad use their resourcefulness to turn an old bath into a seaworthy vessel, and navigate all the way to the South Pole. Along the way, they encounter a variety of ships, submarines and even pirates. A delightful family read, exploring creativity and deftly introducing subtle science facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

Series: Transport Quartet

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  • Clang!
    Clang!
    As seen on Milkshake's Story Den in March 2025! The second title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad. Boy has lost his beloved toy penguin. He and grandad have looked all over the place but she's nowhere to be seen. Boy thinks he might know where she's gone, but if they're going to...
    By Sam Usher
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800786264

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sam Usher
  • Illustrated by Sam Usher

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 221.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sam Usher Series: Transport Quartet

About the Author

Sam Usher (Author, Illustrator)
Sam graduated from the University of West England and his debut picture book Can You See Sassoon? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolour. Also a talented pianist, when he's not holding a pen and wobbling at paper you'll find him perfecting a fiendishly difficult piece of Chopin. He is also creator of the bestselling seasonal series about a boy and his grandfather.

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