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Harry the Poisonous Centipede’s Big Adventure

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Harry the Poisonous Centipede’s Big Adventure by Lynne Reid Banks is a delightful children's story about Harry, a young centipede, who faces the thrilling challenge of navigating the world above ground. Accompanied by his best friend, George, Harry embarks on a series of exciting and sometimes perilous adventures, exploring new environments while encountering fascinating creatures. It's a tale of friendship, courage, and the discovery of the larger world beyond the familiar.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This children's book may appeal to you if you're drawn to exciting and imaginative stories featuring adventurous creatures exploring the world beyond their home. With an engaging narrative and intriguing characters, it's perfect for young readers who love tales of discovery and friendship in the insect world.

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Harry the Poisonous Centipede’s Big Adventure

Another deliciously squirmy story about Harry the Poisonous Centipede, with all of Lynne Reid Banks’s usual charm and humour. Tony Ross’s wonderful illustrations perfectly capture the small world of Harry.

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Another deliciously squirmy story about Harry the Poisonous Centipede, with all of Lynne Reid Banks’s usual charm and humour. Tony Ross’s wonderful illustrations perfectly capture the small world of Harry.

‘Suddenly the most awful thing happened. Something tightened around Harry’s middle! He almost jumped into the air with fright…’

When Harry the poisonous centipede’s best friend, George, goes missing, Harry goes to find him. But dangerous things lurk outside his nest-tunnel, like flying swoopers, belly crawlers, furry biters and – most terrifying of all – Hoo-Mins!

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Harry the Poisonous Centipede’s Big Adventure is well-received for its exhilarating storyline, offering an exciting journey from a bug's perspective. It captures readers with its grounded, leg-paced adventure, making it a remarkable read for young fans of the insect world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007476794

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 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: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 192

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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