Pirates...and a Piglet - Couverture souple

Hellier, Lorraine

 
9781438915128: Pirates...and a Piglet
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1438915128 ISBN 13 : 9781438915128
Editeur : AuthorHouse, 2008

Synopsis

Pirates...and a Piglet by Lorraine Hellier Matthew is bored staying at his Grandmother's during the school summer holidays. He is convinced he can hear music coming from inside the Grandfather Clock. When he opens the panel and squeezes inside, he steps into another dimension. In the fantasy world he meets Phineas, an old man who directs his adventure. Matthew meets unusual characters like Popcorn, the dragon and Mr Tumblederry, a turnabout. He makes new friends Indi and Rascal. They enter the magical world of Illusion where they experience their choice of adventures. They have an exciting visit to an Apache Indian reservation. Then Indi sets Matthew a challenge. He has to propose the next expedition. Matthew decides they should have a pirate adventure. They become pirates and they are given a treasure map. The boys try to keep one step ahead of the real pirates but Blackbeard and his crew are close behind. As a contrast in his own world Matthew works on a farm. He gets upset when he hears about the piglets going to market. He rescues his favourite piglet. Grandmother's house has to be sold. Matthew is worried about the future of the Grandfather Clock. Phineas reassures him that the clock will find its own destiny.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Pirates...and a Piglet by Lorraine Hellier Matthew is bored staying at his Grandmother's during the school summer holidays. He is convinced he can hear music coming from inside the Grandfather Clock. When he opens the panel and squeezes inside, he steps into another dimension. In the fantasy world he meets Phineas, an old man who directs his adventure. Matthew meets unusual characters like Popcorn, the dragon and Mr Tumblederry, a turnabout. He makes new friends Indi and Rascal. They enter the magical world of Illusion where they experience their choice of adventures. They have an exciting visit to an Apache Indian reservation. Then Indi sets Matthew a challenge. He has to propose the next expedition. Matthew decides they should have a pirate adventure. They become pirates and they are given a treasure map. The boys try to keep one step ahead of the real pirates but Blackbeard and his crew are close behind. As a contrast in his own world Matthew works on a farm. He gets upset when he hears about the piglets going to market. He rescues his favourite piglet. Grandmother's house has to be sold. Matthew is worried about the future of the Grandfather Clock. Phineas reassures him that the clock will find its own destiny.

Biographie de l'auteur

Children's Author Lorraine Hellier Lorraine was born in Birmingham, UK. After qualifying in London as a Dental Therapist she worked in Birmingham, Guernsey - Channel Islands and is currently based in Staffordshire. Her experience with children of all age groups and ability levels gives her a unique insight into their imagination, which is reflected in her fiction. She started writing in 2000 and after completing various writing courses her preferred genre is children's literature. She also writes articles and short stories. Lorraine is a member of Lichfield and District Writers. She encourages members with critiques, workshops and presentations. 'The Other End of the Rainbow' by Lorraine has received excellent feedback from children (and adults!) For details visit www.lorrainehellier.comwww.theotherendoftherainbow.com Lorraine is currently working on the next book in this series, which introduces another visitor to the fantasy world of Serendipity through the Grandfather Clock.

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Éditeur
AuthorHouse
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1438915128
ISBN 13 
9781438915128
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
100
Coordonnées du fabricant
Buchpark GmbH
https://www.buchpark.de

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