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Claude in the Spotlight

Series: Claude
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Claude in the Spotlight follows the adventures of a small, plucky dog named Claude and his best friend, Sir Bobblysock, who find themselves unexpectedly involved in a theatrical performance. Set in the bustling world of a theatre, their knack for getting into amusing situations enjoys centre stage, highlighting themes of friendship and creativity. Young readers will delight in this whimsical and imaginative tale.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a penchant for charming, whimsical adventures featuring lovable characters. Ideal for young readers who appreciate a mix of humour and excitement, this tale invites you into a vibrant world of theatrical mishaps and creative problem-solving. Perfect for those who enjoy beautifully illustrated stories filled with imagination and fun.

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Claude in the Spotlight

A gentle stroll through town leads to leg kicking and bottom shaking as Claude dances his way into the theatre and straight into the spotlight! There are two new books to come - Claude in the Country and Claude on the Slopes. Praise for Claude: '...illustrated with humour and elegance...' The Times

Here comes Claude: an utterly adorable new young fiction character from talented young author/illustrator, Alex T. Smith. Book Club 2011.

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A gentle stroll through town leads to leg kicking and bottom shaking as Claude dances his way into the theatre and straight into the spotlight!

There are two new books to come - Claude in the Country and Claude on the Slopes.

Praise for Claude: '...illustrated with humour and elegance...' The Times

Series: Claude

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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?

Claude in the Spotlight by Alex T. Smith is highly praised for its appeal to newly independent readers, offering a delightful blend of engaging storytelling and amusing illustrations. Critics have highlighted Smith's comedic talent in both writing and illustration, creating a book that is both enjoyable and visually entertaining. The series is considered ideal for new readers, with its simple yet captivating language, making Alex T. Smith a notable figure in children's literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444909296

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: 2-colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 188g

Pages: 96

About the Author

After briefly considering careers in space travel, cookery and being a rabbit, Alex T. Smith finally decided to become an illustrator. In 2006 he graduated from Coventry University with a degree in Illustration and won second place in the Macmillan Prize for Children's Illustration.

For such a young newcomer, Alex has already achieved great things. His first fiction series - Claude - has been selected for the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club 2011 and Bella and Monty recently won the Dundee Award.

Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero (Scholastic) was the first picturebook Alex illustrated and it won the Coventry Inspiration Book Award, and was longlisted for the Greenaway Medal in 2009. Alex was also shortlisted for The Best Emerging Illustrator by The Book Trust in 2008. He has since written and illustrated his own picture books including Egg (Hodder), Bella & Monty (Hodder), Home (Scholastic).

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