Day I Found a Wormhole at the Bottom of the Garden
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The Day I Found a Wormhole at the Bottom of the Garden

Author: Tom McLaughlin

Illustrator: Tom McLaughlin

Binding: Paperback

Imprint: Walker

The Day that... Series

Age 7+

Adventure Stories Humorous Stories

Nine-year-old Billy is digging for buried treasure when he finds a wormhole in the garden! And to make matters worse, all sorts of people from the past begin to clamber through it. Now Billy – aided by his pet dog, Shakespeare – is in a race against time to close the wormhole and round up all the people who have slipped through it, before history is changed for ever! No pressure then…

Creators

Having started life as a political cartoonist and then an animator, Tom McLaughlin is now best-known for his picture books, including The Diabolical Mr Tiddles (Simon & Schuster), The Story Machine and The Cloudspotter (both Bloomsbury). His first novel, The Accidental Prime Minister was shortlisted for 12 regional UK prizes. Tom's latest illustrated novels for young children include The Day That Aliens (Nearly) Ate our Brains and the much anticipated The Day That I Became the Most Wanted Boy in the World. Find out more at www.tommclaughlin.co.uk

Tom McLaughlin

McLaughlin, Tom

Reviews

This is a hilarious, laugh out loud story, you don’t know what madcap plot twist is coming along next.

Primary Times

I learned quite a lot about historical characters from the book… I’ve now decided to ask for a metal detector for Christmas as I hope to find buried armour and other historic items!

Hugo (Age 7), National Geographic Kids

Product Information

Edition: Fiction
Binding: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781406375817
Australia RRP: $14.99
New Zealand RRP: $16.99
Publication Date: 1/9/2019
Trim Size: 130 x 198 mm
Extent: 176
Age Range: 7 - 9
Imprint: Walker
Themes: JUVENILE FICTION > Animals > Dogs
JUVENILE FICTION > Humorous Stories
JUVENILE FICTION > Science Fiction > Time Travel
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