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Bobby Dean Saves Christmas
Series: Young Explorers
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Ideal for children who enjoy magical adventures and stories about friendship. Perfect for reading aloud or for young readers exploring books independently.
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Meet Bobby: an ordinary kid with an extraordinary voice!
Sent off to school for the first time in his life, nine-year-old Bobby Dean is busy making new friends, learning lines for the Nativity Play, and trying to not laugh at the head teacher's terrible jokes. But then Bobby Dean discovers that when he sings, magical things can happen!
From rescuing kidnapped dogs, helping Santa, and even travelling back in time - Bobby Dean's first term is going to be one full of wonder, adventure, and the magic of song!
Bobby Dean Saves Christmas is a magical and fun-packed adventure for kids highlighting the importance of friendship, loyalty, accepting differences and above all, being yourself. It is perfect to be read aloud or for children to read alone.
'A book full of music, magic & heart' - Dawn French
'A wonderful story! I could hear the music ringing in my ears!' - Amanda Holden
'A magical book about a magical voice from an author who knows exactly how it feels!' - Alan Titchmarsh
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
'A book full of music, magic & heart' – Dawn French.
Perfect escapism and a wonderful companion into adventure – Jason Donovan.
Funny, enchanting, amazing and musical – Gyles Brandreth.
'A magical book about a magical voice' – Alan Titchmarsh.
'Courage, kindness and absolutely bonkers adventures' – Amanda Holden.
'Completely adorable and utterly charming' – Myleene Klass.
'Beautiful story, heartwarming and funny' – Lorraine Kelly.
Exciting enough to inspire a musical – Gary Barlow.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529376128
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 October 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Faith
Illustration: Rosie Brooks
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Aled Jones MBE has been a household name since the 1980s and will forever be remembered as one of the world's most successful boy sopranos. He made his professional debut as a 12-year-old performing the role of the Angel in Handel's Oratorio 'Jeptha' on BBC Two and BBC Radio 3 and aged 15 captured the hearts of the nation with his cover of the signature tune to The Snowman: 'Walking in the Air'. He has performed for Pope John Paul II, HM the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales in a private recital, as well as presenting numerous radio and television programmes, including for children. To date, he has released forty albums which have sold millions of copies around the world and he has written four books, the most recent being Everyday Blessings, released with great success in in 2020. Bobby Dean is Aled's brand new and first-ever collection of books for children.
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