Dotty Inventions
Dotty Inventions

Dotty Inventions

Written by Roger McGough & illustrated by Holly Swain
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5 - 10
Reading age
32
Page count
Mar 30, 2004
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Find out about how everyday things were invented, in this mix of fantasy and science! Eccentric inventor Professor Dorothy Dabble sets off to London with Digby her pet robot, to enter a competition for the best invention. On the way, they discover lots of amazing stories about the invention of everyday objects.

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      Author
      Roger McGough

      Roger McGough is a highly-acclaimed and much-loved poet and writer, and has been awarded an OBE for his contribution to poetry. His many titles include Bad Bad Cats, winner of the 1998 Signal Poetry Award and The Ring of Words, which was shortlisted for the BBC Blue Peter Book Award 2001. To visit Roger McGough’s website clickhere

      Illustrator
      Holly Swain

      Holly Swain’s illustrations have appeared in The Pied Piper, Dotty Inventions, and other children’s books. She lives in Hove, England.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781845070366
    Publication Date
    March 30, 2004
    Publisher
    Lincoln Children's Books
    Original Publication Date
    March 30, 2004
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 10 years

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