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The Person Controller

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In The Person Controller by David Baddiel, twins Fred and Ellie discover a remote control with magical powers that gives them unexpected abilities. As they navigate the challenges of school and family life, they learn important lessons about friendship, self-confidence, and using power responsibly. This delightful children's book blends humour and adventure, making it a fun and engaging read.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy imaginative tales that blend humour and adventure with a sprinkle of magic. Perfect for children who love video games and stories about siblings embarking on extraordinary journeys, it combines creativity with heartwarming themes of self-discovery and family.

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The Person Controller

From the author of THE PARENT AGENCY comes a thrilling, funny and touching new adventure.

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From the author of The Parent Agency comes a thrilling, funny, and touching new adventure.

Fred and Ellie are twins. But not identical (because that's impossible for a boy and a girl). They do like all the same things, though. Especially video games. Which they are very good at. They aren't that good, however, at much else – like, for example, football, or dealing with the school bullies.

Then, they meet the Mystery Man, who sends them a video game controller, which doesn't look like any other controller they've ever seen. And it doesn't control any of their usual games. When the twins find out what it does control, though, it seems like the answer to all their problems. And the key to all their wildest dreams. At least it seems like that…

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The Person Controller by David Baddiel receives praise for its delightful blend of humour, magic, and a satisfying conclusion. Reviewers highlight it as a compelling page-turner with engaging, relatable characters and valuable life lessons, making it a hit among young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007554546

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jim Field
  • Illustrated by Jim Field

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 384

About the Author

David Baddiel was born in 1964 in Troy, New York, but grew up and lives in London. He is a comedian, television writer, columnist and author of three previous novels, of which the most recent is The Secret Purposes.

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