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It Wasn't Me: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: Lime Book Band (Bloomsbury Young Readers)

It Wasn't Me: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: Lime Book Band (Bloomsbury Young Readers)

by JoannaNadin (Author), PaulineReeves (Illustrator)

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    $3.77
Synopsis

If a microwave explodes or there are bubbles all over the bathroom floor, it's bound to have been because of Alfie Braithwaite. Only Alfie swears that it's all the fault of Dave, the terrible gremlin that lives in his sock drawer. But one day Dave really does appear and starts to wreak more havoc than even Alfie could have imagined! Will Alfie catch Dave? And will Alfie's parents ever believe that it really wasn't him? This mischievous and thought-provoking adventure from best-selling and award-winning author Joanna Nadin is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Pauline Reeves and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. They are packed with gorgeous colour illustrations and include inside cover notes to help adults reading with children, as well as ideas for activities related to the stories. Book Band: Lime Ideal for Ages 6+

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More Information

Format: paperback
 Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
Published:
ISBN 10: 1472955552
ISBN 13: 9781472955555
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
 Book Overview: When Alfie is in trouble he blames Dave, the terrible gremlin that lives in his sock drawer. But one day Dave really does appear... Will Alfie's parents ever believe that it really wasn't him? Bloomsbury Young Readers provide engaging, illustrated stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson, tailored to get children reading.

Author Bio
Joanna Nadin is a former broadcast journalist, speechwriter and special adviser to the Prime Minister. Since leaving politics, Joanna has written more than 70 books for children and teenagers, including the award-winning Penny Dreadful series, the best-selling Flying Fergus series with Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy, and the Carnegie-nominated Joe All Alone, which is currently being adapted for television. Her books have won numerous awards, as well as being shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Prize, the Booktrust Best Book Award and Queen of Teen. Joanna also holds a PhD in creative writing for young people and lectures at Bath Spa University. Pauline Reeves is a Devon based illustrator, living b the sea with her husband, two children and her dog, Jenson. She has loved drawing and creating since she was a child, making and drawing all sorts of things from goblins to doll houses. She takes inspiration from the funny and endearing things animals and people do everyday as well as the superb imagination that children have. Pauline works with traditional materials including pencil, charcoal and Lino to create quirky illustrations with humour and charm.