Classic-feeling storytelling with bags of charm. Fans of thrilling animal adventure and enchanting underground worlds will fall in love with Wishyouwas.
It's 1952 in smog-shrouded London. Christmas might be fast approaching,but with her mum away and Uncle Frank busy running the post office,Penny Black is lonelier than ever. All that changes when Penny discovers a small,fluffy,funny,springy and - most importantly - talking creature in the post office one night,trying to make off with a letter. But Wishyouwas is no thief.
He's a Sorter,and he soon introduces Penny to a fascinating secret world hidden in the tunnels underneath the city's streets. Self-appointed guardians of lost mail,the Sorters have dedicated their lives to rescuing letters that have gone astray and making sure they get delivered to their rightful owners. Penny is determined to protect the Sorters,but how long will she be able to keep them safe with Stanley Scrawl,the sinister Royal Mail Rat Catcher,on the prowl Can Penny save the Sorters and deliver a joyful Christmas
With beautiful black and white illustrations and embellishments from the talented Penny Neville-Lee,and an extra special surprise beneath the jacket,Wishyouwas is a gorgeous hardback to gift and treasure.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCISBN: 9781526641229Number of pages: 288Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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'An instant classic'- Piers Torday
'A lovely and enchanting read. Letters,intrigue,cute furry creatures - nine-year-old me would have turned to this charming book over and over again!'- Lesley Parr
'A whirlwind adventure unfolds from the moment that lonely Penny Black helps a mysterious furry creature escape from a mouse trap in her uncle's post office. Rich in word play,this is a magical and cleverly created world of make-believe'- Julia Eccleshare,LoveReading4Kids
'Wishyouwas is a heartwarming,feel-good story set to be a future classic.'- ReadingZone
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