Grandpa Was an Astronaut
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Grandpa Was an Astronaut
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jonathan Meres
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Illustrated by Hannah Coulson
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| Series | Little Gems |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:104 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 168,Width 126 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781781125342
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Barrington Stoke Ltd
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| Imprint |
Barrington Stoke Ltd
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| Publication Date |
3 August 2016 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Sherman loves the moon and he loves his grandpa even more - who has actually been to the moon! Grandpa was an astronaut and has a chunk of moon rock on his mantlepiece. Playing space games with Grandpa is one of Sherman's most favourite things ever so he's thrilled to hear that's exactly what a visit to Grandpa will involve.
Author Biography
Jonathan Meres is a former merchant seaman, ice cream van driver and Perrier Award-nominated stand-up comedian. As an actor he's appeared on TV and in movies. As a writer he is best known for being the author of over 20 books for children and in particular his best-selling, award-winning series, The World Of Norm. He lives in Edinburgh.
Reviews"A poignant story of family and imagination" -- The Scotsman "Full of fun; indeed it has a sense of joy" -- LoveReading4Kids "Will be familiar to many youngsters who have a close relationship with a grandparent. An engaging mix of fantasy and pretend play ... also touches on the inevitability of loss and the value of making memories" -- BookTrust "Beautifully simple ... told in a way that will engage young readers and bring a wave of nostalgia to adults" -- Space on the Bookshelf, Blog
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