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There's an Alien in My Lunchbox!

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There's an Alien in My Lunchbox! by Tessa Gearing is a delightful children's tale where young Jack discovers an unexpected visitor, an alien, in his lunchbox. The story follows Jack's amusing efforts to keep his new extraterrestrial friend a secret while navigating school life. Filled with humour and adventure, the book highlights themes of friendship and curiosity.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a fun and engaging children's story filled with adventure, humour, and fantastical elements. It would likely appeal to young readers who love stories about unexpected and quirky happenings at lunchtime, where the extraordinary meets the everyday in entertaining ways.

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There's an Alien in My Lunchbox!

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Chaos and hilarity with a message about the magic of books from debut author Tessa Gearing and Lollies Award-winning Chris Jevons! Noah has brought his favourite storybook to school for Show and Tell, but the characters have escaped and they’re causing havoc! Alien’s stolen his lunch, Dragon’s roaring at the little ones and Ghost has blocked the toilets . . . But when Noah finally catches them and begins to read to the class, something truly magical happens. Discover the magic of books . . . when they behave.

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There's an Alien in My Lunchbox! by Tessa Gearing is praised for its delightful rhyming text, which adds a lively pace to the story. The illustrations are noted for their detail, providing much for young readers to explore beyond the narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839131684

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris Jevons
  • Illustrated by Chris Jevons

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Tessa Gearing (Author) Tessa Gearing grew up in South West London. After studying Drama at Birmingham University, she worked for many years as an actor in touring theatre and on the radio. She travelled around the world with her work, but eventually settled in mid Wales, where she runs storytelling sessions and works in a primary school. She lives with her husband and they have two grown up children. There’s an Alien in my Lunchbox is her first book.Chris Jevons (Illustrator) Chris Jevons loved drawing from an early age, inspired by Saturday morning cartoons and Disney animated features. He went on to study art and design, followed by animation at university. After graduation, Chris worked as graphic designer and a 2D animator, before pursing his career in children’s publishing. He has since illustrated more than 50 picture books and fiction titles worldwide. Chris lives and works in Harrogate, UK.

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