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Harry the Poisonous Centipede

A Story to Make You Squirm
By Lynne Reid Banks
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Harry the Poisonous Centipede by Lynne Reid Banks is an engaging children's story about an adventurous centipede named Harry, who navigates the intriguing and sometimes perilous world around him. Alongside his friend George, Harry encounters various creatures and learns important lessons about bravery and friendship. This delightful book captures the wonder and challenges of the natural world from an insect's perspective.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you have a curiosity for adventure and enjoy stories filled with exciting discoveries in the insect world. Its unique perspective of the world through the eyes of a young centipede makes it both entertaining and educational for children who love to explore nature and learn about creatures.

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Harry the Poisonous Centipede

Winner of the Smarties Silver medal, and best-selling title, Harry the Poisonous Centipede is the delightfully squirmy story of a little centipede’s adventures in the scary world of the dreaded Hoo-Mins!

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Winner of the Smarties Silver medal and best-selling title, Harry the Poisonous Centipede is the delightfully squirmy story of a little centipede’s adventures in the scary world of the dreaded Hoo-Mins!

“It’s a Hoo-Min!” crackled George. “Walking on its hairy-biter feet!” But now it was Harry who felt brave. “Come on! Let’s peep at it!” They crawled the rest of the way up the tunnel towards the light.

Harry is a poisonous centipede, but he’s not very brave. Still, he is the star of this seriously squirmy story. Harry likes to eat things that wriggle and crackle, and things that are juicy and munchy! But there are some things that a poisonous centipede must never try to eat – dangerous things like flying swoopers, belly wrigglers, furry biters, and the most dangerous of all… Hoo-Mins!

Harry and George’s adventures up to the world of Hoo-Mins sparkle with fun and will be a delightfully squirmy experience for all young readers.

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Harry the Poisonous Centipede is hailed as an exciting and imaginative story that takes readers on a journey through the perspective of a centipede, capturing the thrill and perils of life at ground level. With its fast-paced narrative and engaging content, it is particularly appealing to fans of creepy crawlies, offering a unique adventure that is both enthralling and entertaining.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007476770

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 176

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lynne Reid Banks Young Adult

About the Author

Lynne Reid Banks is a best-selling author for children and adults. Her classic children’s novel ‘The Indian in the Cupboard’ has sold nearly six million copies worldwide. She was born in London in 1929 and worked as an actress, writer and TV news reporter. Lynne has written thirty books: her first, ‘The L-Shaped Room’, was published in 1960. She now lives in Dorset, where she continues to write. Lynne says that writing for children comes much more easily than writing for adults.

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