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For the Record

Name: For the Record
ISBN: 9780552563598

By Ellie Irving

Adjectives

heartwarming humorous inspirational

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is For the Record about?

Ten-year-old Luke, a world records enthusiast, faces starting senior school early, labelled as 'the swot with the dead dad'. When his unique Jersey village is threatened by a waste incinerator project, Luke devises a plan: break 50 world records in a week to put the village on the map. With the help of adjudicator Simon and the village's quirky residents, Luke embarks on a journey filled with unexpected challenges and self-discovery.

About the author

Ellie Irving is a popular children’s author from the UK. She loves writing funny and adventurous stories that make children laugh and think. One of her best-known books is “Billie Templar’s War”. Ellie enjoys creating quirky characters and unusual plots, inspiring young readers to use their imaginations and enjoy reading for fun.

Pages

256 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2012

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