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Harry's House of Invention: A Bloomsbury Reader

Lime Book Band

Rachel Anderson author Chris Jevons illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:2nd Apr '20

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A quirky comedy about a family of inventors by Rachel Anderson with illustrations from Chris Jevons throughout.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like Geraldine McCaughrean and Patrice Lawrence and features online guided reading notes by the CLPE, ideal for getting children reading independently in Key Stage 2.

Book Band: Lime - Ideal for ages 6+

A quirky comedy about a family of inventors by Rachel Anderson with brilliant illustrations from Chris Jevons.


Harry lives in a house full of inventors and experiments. So when he breaks his arm, his mum installs a reaching, grabbing and twirling invention to his cast. Except now his arm has special powers of its own and Harry has no choice but to go along with its mischief and mayhem...

This funny fantasy from award-winning author Rachel Anderson has quirky black-and-white illustrations by Chris Jevons and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.

The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.

'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

ISBN: 9781472967558

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 70g

64 pages