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The Daydreamer
Sep 21, 2024 3:41 AM

Author:Anthony Browne,Ian McEwan

The Daydreamer

Peter Fortune is a daydreamer. He's a quiet ten year old who can't help himself from dropping out of reality and into the amazing world of his vivid imagination. His daydreams are fantastic and fascinating - only in the bizarre and disturbing world of dreams can he swap bodies with the family cat and his baby cousin, Kenneth, or wipe out his entire family with vanishing cream.

Reviews

Once again an excellent book from the best-selling tandem of Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell.

—— Goodreads

Glorious and deserves a huge 5/5.

—— Patrick, Reading School, Year 10

In this powerful and emotive tale by Mini Grey, the evident issues surrounding our wildlife are touched upon in a sensitive and acessible manner for emerging and young readers. Coupled with Mini Grey's humour-filled, jam-packed illustrations, this picture book is sure to strike a chord with readers of all ages. Mini Grey produces some of the highest quality picture books around and The Last Wolf is no exception.

—— Picture Books Blogger

This is a powerful, moving and funny picture book which will have adults and children revisiting its exquisite pages time and time again, and discussing the important messages it holds.

—— Reading Zone

Perfect for five to seven year olds, this is a wonderfully illustrated, gentle page-turner that encourages reading. It also carries important messages about rediscovering the wild, the value of nature in our lives and how even small steps canc make a difference.

—— Rewilding Britain

This exhilarating snowy adventure will have kids reading under the covers long after lights out.

—— i newspaper

[A] lavishly illustrated debut

—— Mail on Sunday - 'Must-Read Books of the Year'

Happily, this is one that really does live up to the hype. Littler is best known as the illustrator of Danny Wallace's Hamish and the Worldstoppers series, but here he proves himself to be a huge fiction talent too. It's a rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart and unforgettable characters, all enhanced by Littler's wonderfully detailed black and white line drawings . . . expect big things.

—— The Bookseller, Children's Book of the Month

Full of intriguing worldbuilding details, as well as a cast of memorable, enchanting characters, Littler's saga offers oodles of thrilling moments of danger interspersed with an acute understanding of heartfelt storytelling. The inclusion of striking illustrations, which heighten reader immersion, further delineates each character's charm . . . The enthralling dawn of an unmissable voyage.

—— Kirkus, Starred Review

Littler's world is vivid and evocative, filled with bizarre creatures, lost technology, and dark secrets, as well as colorful characters. Ash's journey of self-discovery and maturation is satisfying, while the underlying sense of mystery and excitement keeps the story moving forward. Littler's interior spot illustrations depict the scenes with a gentle energy that further brings his vision to life.

—— Publishers Weekly

A debut novel by an extraordinary author/illustrator [which] takes us on a breathtaking adventure

—— Angels & Urchins

An exhilarating snow-bound ride that is perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and Nevermoor

—— South Wales Evening Post

A magical, memorable story brimming with all those things that children love best... high-octane adventure, bags of derring-do, brilliant characters, and plenty of giggles

—— Lancashire Post

With exquisite artworks to match the finely tuned world-building, illustrator turned author Jamie Littler has written a captivating fantasy adventure

—— Minerva Reads

Glittering with wintry wonder

—— Achuka

Jamie Littler is one of that small band of exceptionally talented people who can write brilliant stories and illustrate them as well. The illustrations are superb, and enhance the reading experience for pre-teens no end. The story is simply perfect, and contains all of the elements that will attract young readers to the SF/fantasy genre in later years. It's a win-win situation, a hugely attractive book that is both well written and beautifully illustrated!

—— Books Monthly
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