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The Firework Maker's Daughter

By Philip Pullman
Series: Oberon Modern Plays
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The Firework Maker's Daughter tells the enchanting tale of Lila, a determined girl who dreams of becoming a firework-maker like her father. To prove herself, she embarks on a perilous solo journey, facing wild jungles, dangerous creatures, and the fearsome Fire-Fiend atop a scalding volcano. Along the way, she discovers that the stakes are higher than she ever imagined, making this a magical adventure full of courage and discovery.
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The Firework Maker's Daughter tells the story of Lila, who dreams of becoming a firework-maker just like her father. To achieve her dream, she embarks on a perilous journey alone, aiming to reach the terrifying Fire-Fiend.

Lila's adventure takes her through jungles teeming with crocodiles, snakes, monkeys, and pirates, and requires her to climb a scalding volcano. Upon confronting the Fire-Fiend, she realises that more is at stake than she ever imagined. Will Lila survive?

Lila's magical adventure is the kind of journey all children dream of. The gripping story of this fleet-footed heroine will live long in the memories of anyone who enters her world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849430692

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oberon Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Adapted by Stephen Russell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 82g

Pages: 64

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Philip Pullman Series: Oberon Modern Plays

About the Author

Stephen Russell's TV credits include Coronation Street, Shameless, Drop Dead Gorgeous and Hattie. The Firework-Maker's Daughter is his first and only adapation for the stage.

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