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MapHead

By Lesley Howarth

Adjectives

intriguing thought-provoking imaginative

Genres

Fantasy Science Fiction Friendship/Family

Synopsis

MapHead, a twelve-year-old boy from the parallel Subtle World, possesses the unique ability to display maps across his head. Journeying to England with his father, Powers, he seeks to meet his human mother for the first time. As he navigates the complexities of human society, MapHead grapples with understanding human emotions and language, leading to a profound journey of self-discovery and identity.

About the author

Lesley Howarth is a talented British author who writes exciting and imaginative books for children. She is best known for her novel 'Maphead', which takes readers on incredible adventures. Lesley enjoys creating stories that spark curiosity and inspire young readers to explore new ideas and worlds through reading.

Pages

160 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

1994

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