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Patrick The Party-Hater

Emily Smith author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Published:4th Aug '09

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Patrick The Party-Hater cover

A Young Corgi story sure to touch a nerve with many readers, from a two-times Smarties Prizewinner.

Balloons? Sausages on sticks? An entertainer? It must be a party . . .

Patrick loves making models and creating his own inventions. He does not love Musical Bumps, big crowds and having to be jolly. But his mum is convinced that going to parties is good for him. Surely there must be a better idea?

Balloons? Sausages on sticks? An entertainer? Oh NO! It must be a party . . .

Patrick loves making models and creating his own inventions. He does not love Musical Bumps, big crowds and having to be jolly. But his mum is convinced that going to parties is good for him. She even wants him to have one of his own. Surely there must be a better idea?

Clever and wryly observant -- Michael Thorn * TES *
Well-paced with a dramatic crescendo and appealing, amusing illustrations * Junior *
This is a superb book which is a joy to read * Write Away! *
This is an engaging and sensitive story . . . Jam-packed with fun and a wonderful read * Carlisle News & Star *
Another excellent offering from this award-winning author * Teaching and Learning *

ISBN: 9780552561853

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 6mm

Weight: 75g

96 pages