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It Wasn't Me!

By Marta Altés
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It Wasn't Me! is a charming and funny tale by Marta Altés about two friends, Ellis and Charlie, who live happily on their own island, sharing everything. Their friendship is tested when things start to go missing, and neither will admit fault. The story explores themes of friendship, honesty, and reconciliation with warmth and humour.
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Ideal for young children and early readers, as well as parents and educators looking for a gentle story about friendship and sharing.

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A fun and reassuring tale of friendship, falling out and forgiveness and a joyful reminder of the important things in life, from BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.

A fun and reassuring tale of friendship, falling out and forgiveness and a joyful reminder of the important things in life.

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Funny, heartwarming and full of charm, It Wasn't Me! is the hotly-anticipated new title from CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.

Meet Ellis and Charlie: two friends, living happily on their very own island. Everything they do, they do together, and everything they have, they share. Until, that is, things start to go missing...

NOBODY is owning up and NOBODY is happy about it. But if it isn't Ellis and it isn't Charlie, then WHO IS IT?

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Described as "cheeky, fun, impactful," this book is praised for its heartfelt portrayal of falling out and making up, making it a fabulous read for young children. Mini Travellers recommends it highly.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529020892

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 233.0mm

Height: 289.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Marta Altés is the award-winning creator of Little Monkey, My Grandpa, I Am An Artist! and My New Home. She loves to tell stories and her love of illustration saw her study for a degree in Graphic Design in Barcelona. Marta moved to the UK to study for an MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University and graduated in 2011. Since then she has seen her books translated into many different languages. My Grandpa won the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honour in the US and I Am An Artist! was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. She has also won the Read It Again! Award and the Nottingham Children's Book Award and her first book No! was shortlisted for the Peoples Book Prize and the Waterstones Picture Book Prize. Marta lives in London with her partner, her baby daughter and Sam the dog.

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