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Burger Boy

Alan Durant author Mei Matsuoka illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Published:1st Jun '06

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Burger Boy cover

First paperback publication of this bestselling modern fable about a little boy who likes fast food much too much.

Benny liked burgers. Benny LOVED burgers. Burgers were the only food that Benny would eat. "You'll turn into a burger one day," his mum warned.And one day, Benny did.And that is just the start of a madcap chase in which the hapless Benny is pursued across the countryside by a mob of hungry dogs, boys and angry cows.Benny liked burgers. Benny LOVED burgers. Burgers were the only food that Benny would eat. "You'll turn into a burger one day," his mum warned. And one day, Benny did. And that is just the start of a madcap chase in which the hapless Benny is pursued across the countryside by a mob of hungry dogs, boys and angry cows. An hilarious cautionary tale with a twist from a winning author and artist team.

"'A tongue-in-cheek modern fable about a little boy who likes fast food too much.'" * Publishing News *
"Its witty rhymes and sprightly illustrations will definitely entertain everyone." * Evening Standard *
"Great fun!" * Mother and Baby *
"The illustrations are fantastic, and Benny's transformation into a burger and bun is hilarious. . . A great culinary cautionary tale." * myBooksmag *
"Burger Boy manages to extol the virtues of healthy eating in a balanced way" * Scotland on Sunday *

ISBN: 9781842705377

Dimensions: 120mm x 150mm x 20mm

Weight: 40g

32 pages