LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
In a nutshell: funny stories of a unicorn dreaming of fame in the Big Apple | Louie the unicorn is happily settled at the New York School for the Performing Arts; mind you, he’s so determined to always look on the bright side, it’s hard to imagine Louie anything other than happy. He’s facing a challenge though: he’s been accidentally signed up to compete in an important dance competition in which the reputation of his school is at stake. Everyone – except Louie – knows that he’s not the greatest dancer, can his self-belief win the day? The daft set up and Louie’s constant misreading of situations and fellow students make these stories genuinely funny, and there’s a warmth too that comes from his never-ending optimism. Spending time with Louie is lots of fun!
Readers looking for funny illustrated stories will also enjoy Pamela Butchart’s books, The Bolds by Julian Clary and David Roberts, and Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre’s adventure stories for young readers. ~ Andrea Reece
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Unicorn in New York: Louie in a Spin Synopsis
Meet Louie, a unicorn in searching for stardom in New York City! Louie's dance moves always end in disaster, so when he mistakenly gets entered into a state-wide dance contest, he's going to have to give it his all for a chance of winning.
Dear Mum and Dad The New York School for Performing Arts is the perfect place for a unicorn like me. So far it has been totally AWESOME! Madame Swirler is training me up for a HUGE dance competition. She keeps shouting 'How will I train a unicorn with two left feet?!' but lucky for her I have hooves, so we'll be just fine.
Louie xx
A hilarious series, with a unique visual approach, combining real New York photography with character illustrations. Perfect for 7-9 year olds that love funny fiction and bonkers characters.
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9780192747129 |
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2nd February 2017 |
| Author: |
Rachel Hamilton |
| Illustrator: |
Oscar Armelles |
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Oxford University Press |
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Paperback |
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124 pages |
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Unicorn in New York |
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Press Reviews
Rachel Hamilton Press Reviews
Praise for Louie Lets Loose:
'A quirky and fun story for those just moving on from traditional picture books' - TheBookBag blog
'terrifically funny and wonderfully absurd' Alex Milway, This Book is Funny
'a laugh-out loud gem ... Read it and giggle' Minerva Reads blog
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About Rachel Hamilton
Rachel Hamilton studied at Oxford and Cambridge and has put her education to good use working in an ad agency, a comprehensive school, a building site and a men's prison. Her interests are books, films, stand-up comedy and cake, and she loves to make people laugh, especially when it's intentional rather than accidental.
Her debut novel, The Case of the Exploding Loo, won the Worcestershire Awesomest Book Award and was runner up in the Emirates Festival of Literature First Fiction Award, as well as being nominated for the Leeds Book Awards and the Redbridge Children's Book Awards.
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