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The Shrimp

Emily Smith author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Published:2nd Apr '01

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The Shrimp cover

A charming Young Corgi story, set in Cornwall and perfect for holiday reading.

Ben spends the holidays with his nose in the sand and bottom in the air. It's because he's got a great idea for his wildlife project.

A competition is on! The class projects are going to be judged by a famous TV wildlife presenter, and the prize is irresistible. Ben would love to win it, but others have their eyes on the prize too...

Ben spends the holidays with his nose in the sand and bottom in the air. It's not because he's shy - though some of his classmates do call him the Shrimp. It's because he's got a great idea for his wildlife project.

A competition is on! The class projects are going to be judged by a famous TV wildlife presenter, and the prize is irresistible. Ben would love to win it, but others have their eyes on the prize too...

A very readable and likeable story * The School Librarian *
This is a well observed story about the growing confidence of a young boy * Carousel *

  • Winner of Smarties Book Prize Gold Award 2001

ISBN: 9780552547352

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 6mm

Weight: 85g

112 pages