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Mince Spies

By Mr Mark Sperring and Mark Sperring
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Mince Spies is a delightful children's book filled with festive fun and adventure. It follows the escapades of a pair of undercover agents, who also happen to be mince pies, on a mission to save Christmas from a dastardly villain. With colourful illustrations and a playful narrative, the book captures the imagination of young readers while celebrating the holiday spirit.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love festive adventures with a touch of silliness, as it brings together playful characters on a merry mission. It's perfect for children who enjoy a humorous and engaging holiday story with delightful illustrations to spark their imaginations.

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Who or what is destroying all the Christmas treats in the supermarkets? Santa sends his Mince Spies on a secret mission to uncover the culprits.

With puff pastry jet packs, shortcrust walkie-talkies, and squirty whipped cream, they foil the villains - with a bit of help from Santa.

A hilarious rhyming romp of a story with a festive message for all baddies: it's better when you're nice!

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The Mince Spies is praised as a lighthearted and enjoyable Christmas read for young children, featuring a rhyming narrative and delightful illustrations that enhance the fun story. It’s described as a charming book perfect for sharing on a wintry afternoon with festive treats.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408893463

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sophie Corrigan

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mark Sperring Mr Mark Sperring

About the Author

Mark Sperring studied at Bath Academy of Art and Camberwell College of Art before working as a printer and a bookseller, and later becoming a children's book author. Mark is the author of The Shape of My Heart, Snappy Birthday, Dino-Mummy, Dino-Baby, Dino-Daddy and Four Silly Skeletons (Bloomsbury), Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step (Puffin) and The Sunflower Sword (Andersen). He lives in Bristol.

Sophie Corrigan gained a first-class Illustration degree from the University of Central Lancashire, and recently earned a Distinction for her Masters Degree in Children's Book Illustration.
She is known for creating cute, silly and off-beat illustrations with character. Mince Spies is her first picture book for Bloomsbury. Sophie lives in a little sweet shop in Lancashire.

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