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A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month April 2023
Nuwan loves adventures! As a younger brother, he is always trying to prove to his family and friends that he is not only brave but also sensible and trustworthy.
When he sees the opportunity to take on his older brother’s job he is determined to do it. But while the job itself isn’t too difficult, Nuwan had not bargained on getting caught up in a dramatic plot to steal the Key of Nissanka and a run in with a bear! Luckily, Nuwan really is resourceful.
In a hugely dramatic story with a host of twists and turns he somehow he manages to outsmart all of those who are determined to stop him. And, in doing so, to show everyone who doubted him, that he is a winner.
Julia Eccleshare M.B.E
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The Boy Who Saved a Bear Synopsis
A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives!
From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves and a terrifying bear!
Nuwan works at the library, delivering books. One day, he accidentally takes away a very valuable key that's been hidden inside one of the books, and in the process thwarts the plans of some very dangerous thieves. On the run, he hides in a cave, only to discover in the middle of the night that he is sharing it with a big, hairy, terrifying bear! After some hair-raising moments, he and the bear reach an understanding and they travel on together, evading the bad guys and hoping the key will unlock the answers to the mystery so that they can stop running and return home.
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9781839943928 |
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6th April 2023 |
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Nizrana Farook |
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David Dean |
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Nosy Crow Ltd |
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Paperback |
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193 pages |
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Press Reviews
Nizrana Farook Press Reviews
Praise for The Girl Who Stole an Elephant: '...as rich, dazzling and alluring as a pouchful of royal jewels, and as triumphant as a trumpeting elephant! I loved it!' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs
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About Nizrana Farook
Nizrana Farook was born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the beautiful landscapes of her home country find their way into the stories she writes. She has a master's degree in writing for young people, and lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two daughters.
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