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Sterling and the Canary

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Sterling and the Canary by Andy Stanton is a delightful children's story about a clever boy named Sterling who tries to impress a girl he likes by pretending to have a pet canary who can talk. The tale unfolds with humour and unexpected twists, making it an engaging read for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love quirky humour and imaginative adventures. It follows a boy who, with the help of a talking canary, tries to win the heart of a girl at school. The story is filled with wit, charming characters and unexpected twists, perfect for young readers who appreciate a fun and entertaining read.

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Sterling and the Canary

If you must win the heart of that special girl, (and you must), the only way to do it is with the help of a talking canary. Isn't it?

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Sterling and the Canary by Andy Stanton is praised for its humour and engaging storytelling, targeting the pre-teen audience. It's noted for being dyslexia-friendly, with considerate formatting for readers who struggle. The plot follows Sterling Thaxton's comedic attempts to win over the new girl at school, with the help of a talking canary, resulting in a witty and positive tale that can amuse any young reader.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781122716

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ross Collins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 143.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Andy Stanton studied English at Oxford, and worked as a film script reader, a cartoonist, an NHS lackey and lots of other things. He has many interests, but best of all he likes Radio 4, books and music (even jazz). His books have won the Red House Children's Book Award, the Blue Peter Book Award for 'The Most Fun Story with Pictures', the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and been shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Book Award. Kate Winslet is a hugely successful Hollywood actress with film credits including THE READER, for which she won an Academy Award for best Actress, ENIGMA, IRIS and TITANIC. Ross Collins is an award-winning illustrator who has worked on over 100 books, including titles by authors such as Michael Morpurgo, Julia Donaldson, Francesca Simon and Ali Sparkes. He has also written over a dozen picture books, including The Elephantom, which has now been brought to the stage at London's Royal National Theatre by the creative team behind "War Horse". Ross studied at the Glasgow School of Art, achieving a first in Illustration, and winning the MacMillan Children's Book Prize for his first book The Sea Hole the same year. Illustrator Location: Glasgow

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