The Dangerous Life of Ophelia Bottom

Name: The Dangerous Life of Ophelia Bottom
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782693604
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By Susie Bower

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Summary

The Dangerous Life of Ophelia Bottom follows Ophelia, a young girl living in a travelling theatre troupe, who dreams of a more conventional life. When the troupe settles in an unusual town full of peculiar mysteries, Ophelia unravels secrets that challenge her perception of normality, leading her on an unexpected adventure. This enchanting tale combines whimsy with themes of identity and belonging in a captivating children's narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love stories about quirky adventures and unexpected discoveries. It's perfect for readers who appreciate strong, imaginative characters and a touch of humour intertwined with life's challenges. If you're a fan of coming-of-age tales with whimsical twists, this could be a great choice for you.

The Dangerous Life of Ophelia Bottom

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The Dangerous Life of Ophelia Bottom tells the story of Ophelia Bottom, who longs for a boring life. Instead, she's stuck living in a rickety converted van and managing Bottom's Travelling Theatre, the moveable stage where her embarrassing actor parents put on occasionally disastrous plays. Every day, she wishes she lived in an ordinary house, with parents who worked ordinary, undramatic jobs.

When the family gets stuck in the seaside town of Stopford, Ophelia's dream appears to be coming true: all the Stopford residents seem to have very normal lives. But someone is trying to drive the Bottoms out, and surrounding all the normality is a strange village motto: PLASTIC IS FANTASTIC. Can Ophelia discover what's really behind Stopford's perfect appearance before she loses everything that makes the Bottom family life so special?

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The Dangerous Life of Ophelia Bottom by Susie Bower is generally praised for its engaging storytelling and vibrant characters. Reviewers appreciate its mixture of adventure, humour, and wit, making it a delightful read for children. The book is commended for its imaginative plot and the way it addresses themes of bravery and self-discovery.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782693604

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Susie Bower Young Adult

About the Author

By the time she hit her teens, Susie Bower had lived in 8 houses and attended 7 schools. This theme continued in her working life: she's been a teacher, a tour-guide, a typist, a workshop facilitator, a PA and a painter. She formerly wrote and directed TV programmes for children at the BBC and Channel 4, for which she won a BAFTA Award, and she currently writes audio scripts. School for Nobodies, The Three Impossibles and Shoo! are also available from Pushkin Children's. Susie lives in Bristol.

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