The Factory Made Boy

The Factory Made Boy

by Christine Nostlinger (Author)

Synopsis

Mrs Bartolotti is quite used to receiving surprises in the post as she's very forgetful! But this one beats the lot - Conrad, a perfect, factory-made child who never does anything wrong. And when the men from the factory realise that the child has been delivered to the wrong address, they come to take him back. Conrad doesn't want to go. So Mrs Bartolotti comes up with a plan, and Conrad is unrecognisable ...

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 02 Aug 2012

ISBN 10: 1849394830
ISBN 13: 9781849394833
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: A new edition of this quirky classic for a new generation of readers.

Media Reviews
Funny and wise. -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent, Best Books of the Year 2012 *
A must-read classic . . . As funny and pertinent today as when it was first published * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading *
Immensely readable and satisfying * T.L.S. *
An excellent book for reading aloud . . . immensely enjoyable * Books for Keeps *
A truly quirky, enormously entertaining tale. * Carousel *
Author Bio
Christine Nostlinger is one of the most popular writers in Europe today and her books have been translated into many languages. A number of her books have been turned into films in Germany. In 1984 she won the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal.