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Mike Falls Up

By Candy Gourlay
Series: Colour Fiction
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In Mike Falls Up by Candy Gourlay, readers follow the captivating journey of a boy named Mike as he grapples with unexpected changes and adventures that challenge his understanding of the world. Set against an imaginative backdrop, young readers will connect with Mike's exploration of friendships, identity, and the mysteries that come with growing up. The book invites children into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, blending elements of fantasy with heartfelt moments.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Mike Falls Up

Mike is enjoying a lazy afternoon in the Chocolate Hills when the ground beneath him cracks open and his dog Bowow jumps into the hole. There’s no time to waste - Mike jumps in after him, and falls into the most topsy-turvy of adventures!

Mike is enjoying a lazy afternoon in the Chocolate Hills when the ground beneath him cracks open and his dog Bowow jumps into the hole. There's no time to waste - Mike jumps in after him, and falls into the most topsy-turvy of adventures!

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A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.

Mike and his dog Bowow are relaxing in the Chocolate Hills when the ground starts to tremble and the next moment a gaping hole appears. Before Mike can stop him, Bowow jumps into the hole. Then a note floats up…

Party.
Come now.
Just fall up.

There’s no time to wonder what it means – Mike jumps in and falls into the most topsy-turvy of adventures.

A joyous story celebrating the power of unexpected friendships by award-winning author Candy Gourlay, beautifully brought to life with stunning illustrations by Carles Ballesteros.

Series: Colour Fiction

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788951654

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Carles Ballesteros

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

Collections

Candy Gourlay Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Colour Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Candy Gourlay was born in the Philippines and grew up under the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. She worked as a journalist before moving to the UK, where she pursued her dream of becoming an author. Her books include TALL STORY, SHINE and BONE TALK and she has been shortlisted for numerous awards including the Carnegie Medal, the Blue Peter Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Costa Children’s Book Award.

Carles Ballesteros is a Spanish-born illustrator living and working in Santiago, Chile. He always works listening to music, and if he wasn’t an illustrator he would love to be a musician. Carles likes to escape to nature whenever he can, and gardening is one of his favourite pastimes.

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