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www.philipardagh.com/Publisher
Faber Children's Books an imprint of Faber and FaberPublication date
4th March 2010ISBN
9780571247929Children's Author 'Like-for-Like' recommendations
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Grubtown: The Wrong End of the Dog
Philip Ardagh
Part of the 'Grubtown Tales' Series
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The Lovereading comment:
Grubtown continues to be full of oddballs and a ragbag of bungling buffoons. The town mascot PIJ pelican snatches a famous film star’s dog as she’s in Grubtown for the world premiere of her latest movie. As with every Grubtown Tale, the pace is fast and furious and full of hilarity so be ready when you burst out of your clothes as laughter won’t be something you can control.
And if your children love Grubtown then do get them to go to www.visitgrubtown.com
Drawing on the weird and wonderful characters and settings from the Grubtown books, visitgrubtown.com features six distinct Grubtown locations – including the Daily Herald newspaper office, the Duckhouse/Museum and Smoky’s cinema. From April 29 until June 3, a new location unlocks each week, treating users to a special Grubtown story, delivered in instalments. Readers are encouraged to interact with characters and objects, and can discover exclusive downloads. The site incorporates fun audio and video - what more could you ask for!
And here is a special message from the author Beardy Ardagh:
'If you want to grow up to be a healthy, happy person with lots of friends, it’s very important that you read all the Grubtown Tales...'
Synopsis
Grubtown: The Wrong End of the Dog by Philip ArdaghComing a month before the special World Book Day publication is the fourth instalment of the silliest series on record: as eye-witness Beardy Ardagh reports, when famous film star Tawdry Hipbone visits Grubtown for the world premiere of her latest movie, For the Love of Ducks II, Mayor Flabby Gomez couldn't be more excited but, as usual, nothing goes to plan. Miss Hipbone's dog, Snooks, is snatched by a low-flying pelican, and it's a race against time to find him, in a rescue attempt involving Grubtown's usual ragbag of bungling buffoons.
About The Author
Philip Ardagh was our Guest Editor in May 2010. Click here to see the books that inspired him.
Philip Ardagh, whose very first Grubtown Tale won him the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, is author of numerous books including the award-winning Eddie Dickens adventures, which have been translated into over 30 languages.
He wrote BBC Radio’s first truly interactive radio drama, collaborated with Sir Paul McCartney on his first children’s book and is a ‘regularly irregular’ reviewer of children’s books for the Guardian. Married with a son, he divides his time between Tunbridge Wells and Grubtown, where he cultivates his impressive beard.
And if your children love Grubtown then do get them to go to www.visitgrubtown.com
Drawing on the weird and wonderful characters and settings from the Grubtown books, visitgrubtown.com features six distinct Grubtown locations – including the Daily Herald newspaper office, the Duckhouse/Museum and Smoky’s cinema. From April 29 until June 3, a new location unlocks each week, treating users to a special Grubtown story, delivered in instalments. Readers are encouraged to interact with characters and objects, and can discover exclusive downloads. The site incorporates fun audio and video - what more could you ask for!
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