Author:Puffin,Gemma Whelan,Christopher Gebauer,Kobna Holdbrook-Smith,Katie Leung
Stories to spark your imagination
Perfect bedtime listening, this wonderful anthology features brand new stories and poems from well-loved and exciting new Puffin authors and illustrators. Plus, rediscover carefully curated extracts from Puffin's classic family favourites!
And with quotes and motivational pieces from brilliantly inspiring leaders, scientists and actors on their own big dreams there is something magical for everyone to enjoy.
Welcome to a glorious new nonfiction tome covering 15 absolutely true stories of incredible human beings, each of whom are extraordinary - not by luck, but by sheer tenacity and hard work. I loved that I met both familiar and unfamiliar faces with the pages, each one with a remarkable story to tell. What great role models for young readers!
—— Emma Perry , My Book CornerAdd this one to family bookshelves and primary school class collections
—— Red Reading HubThis is a rich resource for KS1 libraries and classrooms. It is a book which will be dipped into and read with pleasure. This is an author to watch: one whose evident passion for writing texts which are set to ignite curiosity in young readers shines through.
—— LoveReading4SchoolsPublishers are falling over themselves to produce inspirational books for young readers. How To Be Extraordinary is one of the best we've seen.
—— Good Schools Guide NewsletterFeaturing men and women to inspire every child . . . and adult!
—— ni4kidsoffers bold, lively artwork, spirited characters and a playful story
—— Daily Express