Manfred the Baddie by John Fardell
Kidnapping inventors, stealing from art museums, conducting acts of piracy on the high seas. Will Manfred ever learn his lesson? He is even nasty to his own henchmen! John Fardell's inventive story and richly detailed artwork combine to make an exciting, hilarious book that children will want to read time and time again.
'A gloriously colourful adventure' Scotland on Sunday* Scotland on Sunday *
'Laugh aloud funny…will repay reading time and time again' Bookbag. * Bookbag *
'The pace never slows…told with an abundance of realistic detail…This is a wonderful piece of escapism' Daily Telegraph. * Daily Telegraph *
'A lightning-paced, skilfully streamlined caper…Demonstrating a sure hand at fantasy, adventure and suspense' Publishers Weekly. * Publisher's Weekly *
'A wonderful picture book for pre-schoolers' Independent on Sunday. * Independent on Sunday *
'Children will delight in the quirky drawings and love the ending. A classic in the making' The Sun. * Sun *
'Laugh aloud funny…will repay reading time and time again' Bookbag. * Bookbag *
'The pace never slows…told with an abundance of realistic detail…This is a wonderful piece of escapism' Daily Telegraph. * Daily Telegraph *
'A lightning-paced, skilfully streamlined caper…Demonstrating a sure hand at fantasy, adventure and suspense' Publishers Weekly. * Publisher's Weekly *
'A wonderful picture book for pre-schoolers' Independent on Sunday. * Independent on Sunday *
'Children will delight in the quirky drawings and love the ending. A classic in the making' The Sun. * Sun *
John Fardell is an author, illustrator and cartoonist. John's cartoon work has appeared in many publications, including the adult comic Viz, where his creations 'The Modern Parents' and 'The Critics' are two of the most popular and long-running strips. He lives in Edinburgh.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781849160445 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849160449 |
| Title | Manfred the Baddie |
| Author | John Fardell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2009-08-06 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books: Early Years 0-7 2009, Short-listed for Roald Dahl Funny Prize: The Funniest Book for Children Aged Six and Under 2008 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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