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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2004
Dotty Inventions
By Roger McGough, Holly Swain (Illustrator)
Inventor and robot uncover secrets behind everyday objects on a journey to a competition.
3.3/5 Goodreads · 12 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- March 30, 2004
- Publisher
- Lincoln Children's Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781845070366
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