The No. 1 Car Spotter and the Car Thieves

The No. 1 Car Spotter and the Car Thieves

by Atinuke (Author), Warwick Johnson Cadwell (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Trouble is brewing in No. 1's village - cars are being stolen from outside Mama Coca-Cola's chop house. No. 1 tries to catch the thieves by putting up roadblocks and making diversions. But things get worse. More cars are stolen and people stop going to the chop house. Soon Coca-Cola's mother will not be able to afford to send Coca-Coca to school. It's not long before cars are being stolen throughout the whole country! No. 1 - never one to sit back and let bad things happen - soon comes up with a better plan. He is now more determined than ever to catch those pesky car thieves!

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Walker Books
Published: 04 Oct 2012

ISBN 10: 1406320803
ISBN 13: 9781406320800
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
a smart story written with an authentic and distinctive voice and bold illustrations that match the lively dialogue and plot * CBI recommended reads of 2012 *
Author Bio
Born in Nigeria, Atinuke grew up in both Africa and the UK, and is now a professional storyteller. Her books about the No. 1 car spotter and Anna Hibiscus are inspired by the Africa of her childhood. Atinuke lives with her family in Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales. This is Warwick Cadwell Johnson's fourth book for Walker Books. He lives in East Wittering, Chichester, Sussex, with his family and pets.