Tales of Tommy Twitchnose
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Tales of Tommy Twitchnose by Terry Waite
Following in the great tradition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Wind in the Willows, Terry Waite's Tales of Tommy Twitchnose introduces a new children's character that both children and adults will treasure for years to come.
‘A delightful set of tales from a master writerThink you know Terry Waite’s writing? Think again! Here he delivers a book of captivating stories – tales with a golden heart – that are sure to delight young readers. What a treat!’ * Paul Kerensa, comedian, script writer and children’s author *
Terry Waite sets his stories of mice families right in the present day, with a television sets and even mice alarms (they’re ineffective!). With a nod to his famous predecessor Beatrix Potter (there’s mention of a tailor of Gloucester) his mice take on today's problems: rescue services, townies moving into the country property - and it's all done with mischief and affection. * Joan Bakewell CBE, DBE, broadcaster, writer and Labour peer *
‘I loved reading these stories with my dad and little sister. They’re so much fun!’ * Annabel, aged 10 *
Terry Waite sets his stories of mice families right in the present day, with a television sets and even mice alarms (they’re ineffective!). With a nod to his famous predecessor Beatrix Potter (there’s mention of a tailor of Gloucester) his mice take on today's problems: rescue services, townies moving into the country property - and it's all done with mischief and affection. * Joan Bakewell CBE, DBE, broadcaster, writer and Labour peer *
‘I loved reading these stories with my dad and little sister. They’re so much fun!’ * Annabel, aged 10 *
Terry Waite MBE, CBE is a British Quaker, Anglican, humanitarian and author. His first book, Taken on Trust (Hodder 1993, 2016), was written in his head during his imprisonment by Islamic militants in the 1980s. He is also the author of Out of the Silence: Memories, poems, reflections (SPCK, 2016), Solitude: Memories, people, places (SPCK, 2017) and Travels with a Primate (SPCK, 2019). His novel, The Voyage of the Golden Handchake (Silvertail Books, 2015) was described by James Runcie as 'Completely barmy, eccentrically English and thoroughly entertaining'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780281084029 |
| ISBN 10 | 0281084025 |
| Title | Tales of Tommy Twitchnose |
| Author | Terry Waite |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SPCK Publishing |
| Year published | 2020-09-17 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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