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The Thing at 52

By Ross Montgomery

Adjectives

heartwarming poignant enchanting

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

A young girl befriends the lonely Thing at number 52, sharing adventures and forming a deep bond. She introduces him to other Things, bringing joy to their lives. When the Thing must leave, she learns that friendships, though fleeting, leave lasting impressions. This beautifully illustrated tale gently explores themes of friendship, community, and coping with loss.

About the author

Ross Montgomery is a children’s author from the UK who loves dreaming up exciting stories full of adventure and imagination. He is well known for books like 'The Midnight Guardians' and 'The Chime Seekers'. When he’s not writing, Ross enjoys playing the piano and thinking up new ideas for his next magical tale.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2024

Community rating

Average score: 4.33

From 3 readers

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