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Clang!

Adventures with Grandad

Sam Usher author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Templar Publishing

Published:12th Sep '24

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Clang! cover

Boy and Grandad find themselves on an old steamship that takes them on an incredible adventure around the world!

The second title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad.

Boy has lost his beloved toy penguin. He and grandad have looked all over the place but she's nowhere to be seen. Boy thinks he might know where she's gone, but if they're going to find her, they need to build a big boat!

In this thrilling new story, CLANG! sees Boy and Grandad use their resourcefulness to turn an old bath into a seaworthy vessel, and navigate all the way to the South Pole. Along the way, they encounter a variety of ships, submarines and even pirates. A delightful family read, exploring creativity and deftly introducing subtle science facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

With emotive illustrations and carefully considered text, it also positively reinforces the strong, supportive relationship between Boy and his Grandad. Highly recommended. -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List *
Children will love the way the story leaves Grandad's comfortable house and veers into wild adventure as the two sail on their search across the sea - beautifully rendered in Usher's rolling watercolours. * LoveReading4Kids *
Usher's warm-hearted, original and inspirational stories celebrate the special bond between children and their grandparents, and are must-reading for pre-schoolers. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *
Sam Usher's books are distinctive and yet immediately recognisable. He has a signature style; a fabulous illustration technique and he creates memorable characters [...] Wild animals, creativity, family, science and penguins, Clang! is an unreservedly heart-warming story for readers of all ages. * Armadillo Newsletter *
This is a story full of warmth and imagination. * Books For Keeps *

ISBN: 9781800786264

Dimensions: 300mm x 221mm x 4mm

Weight: 230g

40 pages