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OverviewThis illustrated story is about eight year old Gem and her ten year old brother, Henri. They overhear their mother and grandma talk. The word 'nuisance' is used. This is a word their mother uses for them all the time. Their mother says that they are nuisances and she wants to get rid of them. Therefore, they think that they are talking about them. They fear that they are going to be left behind in the woods. They are very upset. Then, the fairy-tale Hansel and Gretel springs to mind. They decide to be prepared by filling their rucksacks with useful things, which will help them to find their way out of the woods. The day arrives. Their mother picks them up from school and says she is taking them for a picnic in the woods. They panic. Their rucksacks are at home. Luckily, Gem has some things in her schoolbag that can help, such as silver paper she is collecting for an art project, marbles and a penlight. Henri has his birthday presents with him; his compass clip watch, a torch head light and night-vision goggles. They breathe a little easier. Once in the woods, they find out that their mother took the slugs and snails from their garden to leave there. She had been telling them about these amazing creatures all week. Now, Gem and Henri are happy and they enjoy a picnic. Then, when it is time to go home, they realise that they are lost. It grows very dark; scary sounds are heard. They are all afraid. At last Gem shines her penlight on some bushes and the silver paper she threw on them, shimmers. They escape the woods. Their dad is waiting at the car park with a joke. Full Product DetailsAuthor: HJM DwyerPublisher: Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd Imprint: Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.060kg ISBN: 9781803819136ISBN 10: 1803819138 Pages: 30 Publication Date: 18 July 2024 Recommended Age: From 8 to 10 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor Information"HJM Dwyer also wrote ""The Muddy Cuddle"", a story for 5-7 year olds about a girl who loves to jump a puddle. She also loves her new dress. She gets herself in a muddle and a mess. It is illustrated by Chris Connell." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |