Bibliograph

The misadventures of Frederick, Ben Manley

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The misadventures of Frederick, Ben Manley

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

5+ years old

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The misadventures of Frederick

Responsibility statement

Ben Manley

Summary

The Misadventures of Frederick is a funny, joyful story about friendship and the delights of outdoor adventures (even for the accident-prone) - wonderfully written by debut author Ben Manley and beautifully illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark, creator of Plumdog and Blue Kangaroo. In a mansion surrounded by lakes and forests, Frederick is bored. He leads a very sheltered life: and when Emily invites him to play outside he has no choice but to refuse - what if he hurts himself? Much better to stay safely indoors. But Emily is not one to take no for an answer. A series of brilliantly funny and evocative letters between Frederick and Emily tell this unique story which weaves together the colourful, adventurous world of Emily with Frederick's drab life of boredom and safety

Target audience

juvenile

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