Mercy and the Hippo
By Lauren St. John
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Synopsis
Join a little girl and her hippo friend, Mercy, in this delightful Early Reader adventure. Perfect for building confidence in new and reluctant readers, this full-colour story by Blue Peter Book Award-winning author Lauren St John is a stepping stone from picture books to reading books. Share the joy of reading together with this engaging tale.
About the author
Lauren St. John is a much-loved author who grew up on a farm in Africa. She is famous for her exciting adventure stories, including the bestselling 'The White Giraffe' series. Lauren writes about animals and faraway places, inspiring children to explore the world through reading and to care about wildlife.
Pages
80 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
Published
2017
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