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The Great Sock Secret

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The Great Sock Secret by Susanne Merritt is a delightful children's story that follows the imaginative adventure of a young girl named Sarah, who embarks on a playful journey to uncover the mystery behind her missing socks. As Sarah and her mother go on a whimsical hunt around the house, they discover a world where fantastical creatures might just be responsible for the disappearances, offering young readers an enchanting blend of fun and fantasy.
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Format: Hardback
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy whimsical stories that spark the imagination. With imaginative storytelling and charming illustrations, it's perfect for young readers who love discovering secrets and exploring magical worlds. Ideal for bedtime reading, it encourages creativity and curiosity in children.

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The Great Sock Secret

Sarah’s mother is tired of finding odd socks in the laundry basket. Where do all the missing socks go? Sarah knows. But her mother mustn’t find out! A fantastical adventure into an imaginative fairy-filled world.

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Sarah’s mother is tired of finding odd socks in the laundry basket. Where do all the missing socks go?

Sarah’s mother is pretty sure the puppy is responsible, but Sarah knows better. And her mother simply mustn’t find out the truth!

The Great Sock Secret is a wonderfully fun adventure into an imaginative world that’s home to some very cool fairies. You’ll never look at your socks in the same way again!

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Reviews praise The Great Sock Secret for its charming narrative and delightful illustrations, melding the ordinary with whimsical fantasy. Readers are captivated by the playful fairies and engaging illustrations, likening the tale to other beloved stories like The Borrowers. The book's artwork, filled with fun and colourful depictions of the fairies' inventive uses for socks, adds an interactive seek-and-find element that appeals to young audiences. The inclusion of diverse characters and mischievous fairies makes it a joyous read, encouraging imaginations to run wild.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925335248

Publisher: Exisle Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: EK Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gwynneth Jones

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Susan Whelan is a writer, editor, mother of three and passionate advocate for children’s literacy. She’s also the Managing Editor of highly respected children’s literature website Kids’ Book Review. She loves tea and chocolate, dislikes Brussels sprouts, and loves to read anywhere, anytime. Gwynneth Jones drew all through her maths book at school, so left to study art at TAFE and then majored in Plant and Wildlife Illustration at the University of Newcastle. Since then, Gwynneth has been imagining and drawing madly, exhibiting and holding market stalls, and creating picture books.

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