Scram! (Clarice Bean)

(Paperback)

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The exceptionordinary, effervescent Clarice Bean is back with her trademark heart and humour in this beautifully illustrated story by former Childrens Laureate Lauren Child a delightful summer read for the entire family!
Nothing ever happens except for sometimes. And only on rare-ish occasions, which is hardly ever. There are times when even I cant turn the nothing into more than it is. But there was one day in the holidays that began as a nothing day and then everything happened. Absolutely nearly everything.
The unforgettable Clarice Bean finds herself escaping the danger of boredom when she meets an actual real-life DOG who will NOT scram!

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Praise for SCRAM!:

Clarice Bean is one of the most distinctive comic voices of childrens literature . . . The varied, dancing text and Childs elegant, light-hearted illustrations make every page appealing, and its funny. As Clarice Bean would say: Its fascinating and also very interesting Sunday Times, Book of the Week, Best Books of the Year

A superbly illustrated, slyly funny story of a four-legged family secret for readers of 7+ Guardian

Lauren Child knows what goes through a child's mind, and how to transfer those thoughts to the page . . . See for yourself by reading this entertaining tale Herald

A new Clarice Bean novel is always an event and Lauren Childs Clarice Bean: Scram! brings us more of her distinctive voice and elegant quirky illustrations to delight in Times, Best Books for Summer

Praise for CLARICE BEAN:
Witty and charming. We cant get enough Clarice Bean Sunday Times

Oodles of comic charm Evening Standard

Funny, contemporary and perceptive Mail on Sunday

Clarice Bean fans will be delighted by her new adventures Guardian

A hugely enjoyable and touching read Scotsman

Utterly fantastic Sunday Times

Author Bio

Lauren Child burst on to the childrens books scene in 1999 and has since published many bestselling and award-winning books, including those featuring the hugely popular Charlie and Lola, and the Clarice Bean series. She has won numerous awards including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Gold Award. Her books have been made into an award-winning TV series and have sold in many languages with runaway success.