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Pencil's Best Story Ever

By Carly Gledhill
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Pencil's Best Story Ever has been written by Pencil, and he can’t wait to share it with you. But when Pencil’s characters refuse to keep to the story, chaos unfolds. Can Pencil pull his story back on track so that everyone can play a part and... Read More
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A riotous, interactive story-within-a-story with twists, turns and unexpected surprises.

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Pencil's Best Story Ever has been written by Pencil, and he can’t wait to share it with you. But when Pencil’s characters refuse to keep to the story, chaos unfolds.

Can Pencil pull his story back on track so that everyone can play a part and everyone can enjoy it? Pencil's Best Story Ever is a celebration of creativity, story writing and resilience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836270256

Publisher: Post Wave Publishing UK Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Post Wave Children's Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 493g

Pages: 32

Collections

Carly Gledhill Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour

About the Author

Carly Gledhill is a children’s book creator and print designer based in Manchester. Her colourful creations draw inspiration from children’s TV shows, mid-century design and gardening. Carly was a winning illustrator in the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition.

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