Waterstones Children's Laureate Lauren Child's best-selling first novel,introducing Clarice Bean to a whole new audience.
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This is me,Clarice Bean.
I'm not an only child,but sometimes I wish I was.
The story revisits Clarice's family,and introduces Ruby Redfort,ace girl detective and star of Clarice's favourite books. Ruby is always going on exciting adventures,but all Clarice gets to do is go to the local shop on her own. But when Clarice and her best friend,Betty Moody,decide to do their school project on the Ruby Redfort books,they suddenly start finding mysteries everywhere. Why are all the coats on the wrong hooks at school,and where has Granddad disappeared to'Very entertaining.'Independent'Feisty and freewheeling. Hilarious and irresistible.'Financial Times'Packed with life and fun and fabulous to look at.'BooksellerPublisher: Hachette Children's GroupISBN: 9781843623045Number of pages: 192Weight: 211 gDimensions: 186 x 135 x 17 mm
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A lively illustrated read"The delightfully wacky Clarice Bean is the star of this absorbing story bubbling with exuberance and vitality."Child can make you laugh and cry at virtually every page.Lauren Child's earlier creation - schoolgirl Clarice Bean - is arguably her greatest.Essential reading for all savvy girls... great fun.Quirky,funny and brilliantly illustrated. (tBk's Top 40 Children's Books)
Lauren Child
With a unique ability to see the world through a child's eyes,the aptly named author and illustrator Lauren Child is one of the most influential and innovative writers of her generation. In 2017 she was announced as the new Waterstones'Children's Laureate,declaring that her aim will be to forge'stronger links between the world of children's literature and other art forms such as fine art,film,music,television and design.'
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