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Livy can’t remember her first visit to her grandmother’s house in Australia, but she does seem to recall a ‘wrong chicken’ and bumping down the stairs.
She definitely doesn’t remember the strange little creature she finds in the wardrobe. His name is Bob and he doesn’t know what he’s doing there, but he’s been waiting for Livy to come back for more than five years. That’s a very long time to sit in the dark.
Clue by clue, Livy and Bob unravel the mystery of where Bob comes from and what Livy has forgotten in this magical story about friendship and loyalty and the power of imagination.
Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead is a delightful tale of rediscovery and the enduring bonds of friendship.
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Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead is praised for its irresistible blend of magic, mystery, and friendship, with themes of identity and belonging. Critics highlight its simplicity, immediacy, and wit, along with a touch of magic and realism. The novel is described as a delightful and magical story that you can't help but fall in love with.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781925603590
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 April 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Illustration: 30 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Nicholas Gannon
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Wendy Mass is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two novels for young readers including The Candymakers. Wendy lives in New Jersey.
Rebecca Stead is the author of four books for children including the Newbery Award winner When You Reach Me. Rebecca lives in New York.
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