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Eggs on Legs

By Jean Ure

Adjectives

intriguing imaginative engaging

Genres

Fantasy Adventure

What is Eggs on Legs about?

Lara is tired of being overshadowed by her boastful cousin Nathan. With the town's annual writing competition approaching, she's desperate for inspiration. One day, she discovers a peculiar egg-like object in her garden's compost heap. When it begins emitting strange squeaks, Lara decides to care for it. As mysterious lights appear in the garden at night and two larger egg creatures emerge, Lara wonders if this is an invasion or if they come in peace.

About the author

Jean Ure is a popular British author who has written many exciting books for children, including the famous 'Fruit and Nutcase' and 'Skinny Melon and Me'. She loves writing about friendships, families, and everyday adventures. Jean Ure hopes her stories will make you laugh, think, and discover the joy of reading.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Edition published

2013

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