London Calls

Written by Gabby Dawnay · Illustrated by Alex Barrow

Race through London's iconic sights on a thrilling adventure with a mother and daughter.

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32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Join a mother and daughter on a whirlwind tour of London, racing against time to explore the city's iconic landmarks. From the London Eye to the Tower's ghosts, their journey by bus, Tube, and boat reveals the vibrant energy and rich history of the British capital. Will they manage to see it all before time runs out? Discover the characters and stories that make London unforgettable in this exhilarating adventure.

From the publisher

Big Ben is chiming, it’s quarter to eight, and London is calling, we mustn’t be late!

From the creators of A Possum’s Tail comes another fun, rhyming adventure. London Calls zooms past parks and palaces, monuments and museums—all the major sights and sounds of the British capital—at a pace that readers of all ages will find exhilarating.

In this thrilling tour—by red double-decker bus, the Tube, bicycle, boat, and on foot!—a mother and daughter see parks and paintings and palaces, ride the London Eye and look out for ghosts in the Tower, shop, stop for tea, and make the acquaintance of Nelson’s Column, the Gherkin, and the Shard, not to mention a whole host of other characters who make London the rich and diverse city that it is today. Expressing all the energy, history, and excitement that London has to offer, London Calls is both a perfect introduction to and memento of an unrivaled city

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