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Mercy and the Hippo

By Lauren St. John

Adjectives

delightful engaging colourful

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

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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