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Interest Age 9+ Reading Age 8+. Prize-winning Andy Stanton injects his trademark humour into this hilarious story about a teenage love affair. From the first moment he sees new girl Lizzie Harris, Sterling Thaxton knows he must go out with her. All the other girls in the school are crazy about him but can Sterling win over Lizzie? Things don’t go according to plan in love, maths or friendship but, when Sterling finds a talking canary it looks like all his problems will be solved.
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A Dyslexia Friendly title.
Hilarious comedy with canary sound effects from the top selling author of the Mr Gum books. Sterling Thaxton is in love. In love with Lizzie Harris - the beautiful new girl. Her hair is the colour of magic. Her nose is as sweet as music. Her arms are as slender as rainbows. Problem is, she's not interested. Luckily a small yellow canary turns up with some excellent advice! Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 8+
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Hilarious comedy with canary sound effects from the top selling author of the Mr Gum books. Sterling Thaxton is in love.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Sterling and the Canary and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Sterling and the Canary features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
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Sterling and the Canary was written by Andy Stanton and published by Barrington Stoke an imprint of Barrington Stoke Ltd
Sterling and the Canary has 84 pages
