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Celebrate sixty years of the world's most famous magical flying car. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a fast-paced children's adventure story, originally written by Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, to read to his son, Caspar. Follow the Pott family: Caractacus, Mimsie, Jemima, and Jeremy,... Read More
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Meet the Pott family: Caractacus, Mimsie, Jemima and Jeremy - the crackpots who just invented an incredible whistling sweet. Their next project? Fixing up their new car - a very, very special car... Buckle up for a journey over the sea and through the sky, into the clutches of villainous gangsters. Join them for the adventure of a lifetime!<

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Celebrate sixty years of the world's most famous magical flying car. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a fast-paced children's adventure story, originally written by Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, to read to his son, Caspar.

Follow the Pott family: Caractacus, Mimsie, Jemima, and Jeremy, who have just invented an incredible whistling sweet. Their next project? Fixing up their new car—a very, very special car...

This miraculous vehicle takes them on the adventure of a lifetime, over the sea, through the sky, and into the clutches of some very villainous gangsters!

This prestige hardback edition features the classic cover and iconic illustrations by John Burningham.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915797544

Publisher: Ian Fleming Publications Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ian Fleming Publications

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 30+ colour illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 150

About the Author

Ian Lancaster Fleming was born in London on 28 May 1908. On the outbreak of the Second World War he played a key part in British and Allied espionage operations. His first novel, Casino Royale, was published in 1953 and introduced 007 to the world.

John Burningham was an award-winning artist and illustrator. Born in 1936, he worked in multiple mediums painting, illustration, collage and sculpture. He was known especially for the wit and humour in his storytelling and artwork and was hugely admired amongst his contemporaries. His critically acclaimed picture books are loved all over the world.

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