The Repair Shop Stories: The Christmas Doll by Amy Sparkes Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Repair Shop Stories: The Christmas Doll by Amy Sparkes, Katie Hickey Step into The Repair Shop in this magical Christmas childrens tale about a very special doll.When little Susan is evacuated from wartime London and sent to live with a family in the countryside, she doesnt hold much hope for the months ahead. Then, on Christmas morning, she is given a doll and Susan thinks this must be the best present she has ever had. Yet standing here in The Repair Shop, thinking back on her childhood, she realizes that in fact the greatest gift was the kindness bestowed upon her and her ability to remember it always as she holds her precious doll close to her. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Amy Sparkes is a best-loved childrens books writer. Her books have appeared on CBeebies storytime and been shortlisted for several book awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the BookTrust Best Books Awards for Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo. She runs author events for children, writing workshops for aspiring childrens writers, produces the Writing for Children pages for bestselling Writing Magazine, and writes short stories for Aquila magazine. She co-founded the Writing Magazine Picture Book Prize for aspiring picture book authors.Katie Hickey takes inspiration from her travels and surroundings to create characterful and atmospheric images. She particularly loves creating illustrations about the quirky stories and characters she meets along the way. Her work is also heavily inspired by twentieth century book illustration with its colour palettes and printing processes. She uses a combination of hand rendered print processes and digital techniques to create her work. Review A heartwarming Christmas tale -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller *A delightful picture book aimed at the younger reader and full of Christmas sparkle. It is beautifully written and illustrated. […] this would be a lovely present even if you are not a fan of The Repair Shop. * Ely Standard *If youre a fan of The Repair Shop, youll love this book: all the expert repairers are there and easily recognisable - but even if youve never seen the programme, youll still find that theres a story which is going to delight most young girls. * the Book Bag *This is a touching, real life story set in two eras. * The Primary Times *A festive tale with a real-life twist! * Books that Help * Details ISBN1529504767 Author Katie Hickey Pages 32 Publisher Walker Books Ltd Year 2022 ISBN-10 1529504767 ISBN-13 9781529504767 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-10-20 UK Release Date 2022-10-20 Audience Age 5-8 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-10-20 NZ Release Date 2022-10-20 Series The Repair Shop Imprint Walker Entertainment Illustrator Katie Hickey DEWEY 823.92 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:138323006;

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