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Unflappable

By Matthew Ward
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In Unflappable by Matthew Ward, young readers are taken on an exciting adventure filled with unexpected twists and charming characters. The book follows the journey of a courageous protagonist learning to face challenges with resilience and creativity. It's a heartwarming story that captivates with its playful spirit and underlying themes of perseverance and friendship.
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If you enjoy stories that capture the imagination of young readers with a blend of adventure, humour, and heartwarming moments, this book should appeal to you. It offers a delightful journey filled with quirky characters and captivating plots, perfect for those who love diving into creative and engaging narratives within children's literature.

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A witty and uplifting story about perseverance and hope, perfect for fans of The Magical Yet, starring three endearing flightless birds determined to get aloft. But all they do is fall, fall, fall.

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A witty and uplifting story about perseverance and hope, perfect for fans of The Magical Yet, starring three endearing flightless birds determined to get aloft. 

Three flightless friends long to feel the wind beneath their wings. So, they try, and try, and try to fly. But all they do is fall, fall, fall. Flying, it turns out, is hard.

Will they give up—or get up Celebrating resiliency, persistence, and the power of “yet,” easy-to-read text and distinctive artwork by award-winning and bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon encourage and inspire readers young and old who aspire to learn a new skill or to make a dream come true. 

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Unflappable by Matthew Ward is praised for its portrayal of perseverance and self-belief, resonating well with young readers as they pursue their own dreams. The characters are admired for their optimistic and persistent nature, encouraging children to overcome challenges with determination. Both Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal highlight the book's charming narrative and the positive influence of its characters on young minds.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358400059

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Clarion Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Scott Magoon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Matthew Ward Young Adult

About the Author

Scott Magoon is an art director who has written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, such as the bestselling, Schneider Family Book Award winner Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship, the Spoon series by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and his own Linus the Little Yellow Pencil and The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot! He lives in Massachusetts. Matthew Ward is the author of the middle grade novels The Fantastic Family Whipple and War of the World Records. He lives in San Diego with his wife and three sons. Unflappable is his first picture book.

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