The Little Bookshop and the Origami Army
By (Author) Michael Foreman
Illustrated by Michael Foreman
Andersen Press Ltd
Andersen Press Ltd
22nd June 2017
22nd June 2017
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
823.914
Short-listed for Little Rebels Award (UK).
Paperback
32
Width 240mm, Height 280mm, Spine 4mm
215g
When the Mayor decides to close down Joey's favourite bookshop in order to build a big superstore, Joey calls upon his friend, Origami Girl, to help. Origami Girl creates an army out of characters from famous children's books to put a stop to the mayor and the builders before it is too late!
"One of the great British illustrators, Foreman comes out strongly this time for endangered booksellers and libraries" -- Nicholas Tucker * Independent *
"Michael Foreman celebrates the power of favourite characters to win over hearts and minds!" * Lovereading, Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month *
"A must for librarians and lovers of books everywhere." * The School Librarian *
"Great fun, done with a very light touch, and all in a very good cause." * Irish Times *
"Inspiring and heart-warming a truly powerful message to introduce early readers to the wonder of books." * Carousel *
Michael Foreman (Author, Illustrator) Michael Foreman is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.