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The Magic Backpack

By Julia Jarman and Adriano Gon

Adjectives

adventurous educational imaginative engaging

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Josh's class is baking a Super-Duper Round the World Chocolate Cake, and each student must bring an ingredient. When Josh forgets his, his magic backpack whisks him and his friend Tracy on an exciting journey to his uncle's cocoa plantation in Ghana to fetch the missing chocolate. Along the way, they soar over seas and deserts, learning about the origins of chocolate. The book includes a delicious chocolate cake recipe to try at home.

About the author

Julia Jarman is a well-loved British author who has written many exciting books for children, including the popular Time-Travelling Cat series. She enjoys creating adventures that take readers to different places and times. Julia is known for her imaginative stories and lively characters, making her books a favourite with young readers everywhere.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2001

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