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The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes

Name: The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes
Rating: 4.8 (20 reviews)
ISBN: 9781447275985

By Julia Donaldson

Josephine’s new trainers sparkle with magic—but can they outrun a backpack-wearing bear?

magical exciting glittery imaginative

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.8

From 20 readers

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Friendship/Family

What is The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes about?

When Josephine buys sparkling new running shoes, she soon discovers they are truly magical! As she is chased by a bear wearing a backpack, Josephine's enchanted shoes help her dash across mountains, bogs and lakes in a thrilling escape. This glittery adventure, full of surprises and fun, is perfect for young readers who love excitement and imagination.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2019

First published

2018

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