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Fortunately, the Milk . . .

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Fortunately, the Milk . . . by Neil Gaiman is a whimsical adventure where a father goes out to get milk for his children's breakfast and encounters a series of fantastical events. Along the way, he meets dinosaurs, pirates, aliens, and even time travel. The story is a delightful, imaginative journey full of humorous twists and turns, perfect for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love wild adventures and imaginative storytelling. Suitable for both children and adults, it weaves a delightful tale full of quirky characters, time travel, and a whimsical narrative that is both engaging and laugh-out-loud funny.

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Fortunately, the Milk . . .

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From multi-award-winning Neil Gaiman comes a spectacularly silly, mind-bendingly clever, brilliantly bonkers adventure – with lip-smackingly gorgeous illustrations by Chris Riddell.

'A self-referential gem ... Both author and illustrator are craftsmen at the top of their game, making it look easy' Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Year

Mum's away. Dad's in charge. There's no milk. So Dad saves the day by going to buy some.

Really, that's all that happens. Very boring. YAAAAAAAAAWN.

There are absolutely none of the following inside:

  • GLOBBY GREEN ALIENS!
  • INTERGALACTIC POLICE!
  • PIRATES!

And most definitely NOT a time-travelling hot-air balloon piloted by the brilliant dinosaur scientist Professor Steg...

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Fortunately, the Milk... has been praised as a self-referential gem, showcasing the talents of both the author and illustrator. It's noted for being funny and inventive, appealing to both children and adults. Neil Gaiman's storytelling style in this book has been likened to that of a rock star in the children's book world, especially for fans of fantasy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526614810

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris Riddell
  • Illustrated by Chris Riddell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Neil Gaiman has written highly acclaimed books for both children and adults and is the first author to have won both the Carnegie and Newbery Medals for the same work – The Graveyard Book. Many of his books, including Coraline and Stardust, have been made into films; Neverwhere has been adapted for TV and radio; and American Gods and Good Omens have been adapted into major TV series. He has also written two episodes of Doctor Who and appeared in The Simpsons as himself.

Chris Riddell is a much loved illustrator and acclaimed political cartoonist. He has won the Costa Children’s Book Award, the Nestlé Gold Award is the only artist to have won the Kate Greenaway Medal three times, most recently for his illustrations in The Sleeper and the Spindle. He was Waterstones Children’s Laureate from 2015 to 2017 and has illustrated the work of many celebrated children’s authors, including five Neil Gaiman titles and J.K. Rowling’s The Tales of Beedle the Bard. He is the author of the bestselling Goth Girl and Ottoline series and co-creator of The Edge Chronicles.

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