The Dreadful Fluff

Name: The Dreadful Fluff
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143507000
Price: 22.0 NZD
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By Aaron Blabey

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Summary

In The Dreadful Fluff by Aaron Blabey, the story revolves around Serenity Strainer, a little girl with a pristine reputation, who discovers a piece of bellybutton fluff that quickly turns into a mischievous creature. This fluffy foe brings chaos and unexpected adventures into her life, challenging her orderly world in humorous and surprising ways.
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Serenity's life was perfect. But then she discovered something perfectly awful ... The Dreadful Fluff!

Serenity Strainer was perfect.
But then she discovered something perfectly awful . . .
The Dreadful Fluff!

Description

Serenity Strainer was perfect. But then she discovered something perfectly awful... The Dreadful Fluff!

From the award-winning author of Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley, Sunday Chutney, The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon, Noah Dreary, and The Brothers Quibble.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Aaron Blabey's book combines expressive cartoons with a horror-movie feel, ideal for children who enjoy thrilling chills and gross-out humour, according to Publishers Weekly. Booklist notes that fans of authors like Keith Graves will particularly appreciate its unique style.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143507000

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 January 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 32

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Aaron Blabey Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books

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