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The Greatest Inventor

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The Greatest Inventor by Ben Brooks is a captivating tale that follows the adventures of a young and imaginative protagonist eager to become history's most remarkable inventor. Venturing into a world filled with creativity and challenges, the protagonist must use wit and determination to overcome obstacles and bring imaginative inventions to life, all while learning valuable lessons along the way. This story inspires young readers to dream big and embrace their own creativity.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in stories about young inventors tackling big challenges with creativity and courage. It's a delightful tale for children who love adventures full of imagination and heartfelt moments, inspiring curiosity and a love for problem-solving.

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The Greatest Inventor

Join the adventure. Break the curse. Find your way home. A magical new adventure from the bestselling author of THE IMPOSSIBLE BOY.

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Join the adventure. Break the curse. Find your way home. A magical new adventure from the bestselling author of THE IMPOSSIBLE BOY.

Victor is skeptical when Walter Swizwit comes to the village of Rainwater. He's the latest in a string of inventors passing through, and no one wants to buy his cheap magic tricks. But Walter doesn't take rejection well, and puts a curse on the village.

Only Victor is unaffected and he must leave Rainwater for the first time in his life if he's to find the cure. Victor's path takes him past other villages that Walter has damaged, and he picks up new companions on the way: Elena, handy with bow and arrow, Mo-Lan, a science prodigy, and scaredy-cat Mingus.

It's soon clear that they underestimated Walter's power. Only he has the cure for his magic and he's locked away in his castle a thousand leagues away. But he's not the only inventor out there... If Victor and his friends can get someone more powerful on their side, maybe they can win: find Walter, break the curse and return as heroes.

After all, there's no place like home...

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The Greatest Inventor by Ben Brooks has been appreciated for its intellectual rigour and imaginative storytelling, marking an engaging entry into fiction from an author known for his non-fiction works. Critics describe it as a fun, engaging, and warm-hearted adventure, with elements of fantasy that captivate young readers. The book is recognised as a wonderful fantasy story, showcasing Brooks's talent in crafting magical narratives for children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786541123

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by George Ermos
  • Illustrated by George Ermos

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Ben Brooks (Author)

Ben Brooks is the author of the bestselling and ground-breaking Stories for Boys Who Dare To Be Different, which was the winner of Children's Book of the Year at the National Book Awards. The Impossible Boy is his first novel for children. He lives in Berlin.

George Ermos (Illustrator)

George is an illustrator, maker and avid reader from England. He works digitally and loves illustrating all things curious and mysterious. He is always trying to incorporate new artiness from the various world cultures he reads about and explores.

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