Dotty Inventions
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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2004

Dotty Inventions

Written by Roger McGough · Illustrated by Holly Swain

Inventor and robot uncover secrets behind everyday objects on a journey to a competition.

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32 pages· ~600L
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Professor Dorothy Dabble and her robot, Digby, embark on a whimsical journey to London for an invention contest. Along the way, they unravel fascinating tales behind the creation of everyday items. Will their discoveries lead to victory, or will unexpected challenges arise? Dive into a world where fantasy meets science, and every object has a story to tell.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~600L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
March 30, 2004
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781845070366

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