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The Wishing Star
Playdate Adventures
Series: The Playdate Adventures
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Join best friends Katy, Cassie and Zia on a series of amazing adventures as they work together to save the planet…
The first book in an inspiring new series which gives readers great ideas on how everyone can make a difference.
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When Katy and her friends have their first playdate they embark on an adventure which really does seem to take them out of this world. As they reach the wishing star and prepare to make their own wishes, they come to realise the real responsibility of wish making. A great adventure, an exciting read and a new way of looking at the world from outer space!
The first book in an inspiring new series which gives readers great ideas on how everyone can make a difference.
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The Wishing Star
When Katy and her friends have their first playdate they embark on an adventure which really does seem to take them out of this world. As they reach the wishing star and prepare to make their own wishes, they come to realise the real responsibility of wish making. A great adventure, an exciting read and a new way of looking...Paperback$1699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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The Wishing Star by Emma Beswetherick is praised for being an empowering and engaging read for young girls, featuring strong female characters on adventurous journeys. Reviewers commend its environmental themes and positive messages about friendship and teamwork. It is seen as a refreshing break from stereotypical stories and is well-received by both children and adults.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781786077585
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 April 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Rock the Boat
Illustration: 14 Line drawings, black and white
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Anna Woodbine
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Emma is the mother of young children and wanted to write exciting, inspirational and enabling adventure stories to share with her daughter. Emma is a publisher with Little, Brown and lives in south-west London with her family and two ragdoll cats, one of whom was the inspiration for Thunder.
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