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The Open Road

Name: The Open Road
ISBN: 9781848109308

By Miles Kelly

What happens when talking fireworks, vinegar-bottle folk and pudding fleas turn everything upside down?

silly imaginative whimsical hilarious

Genres

Humour Classics Fantasy

What is The Open Road about?

Step into a wonderfully wacky world where anything can happen. This lively collection brings together four funny tales filled with unexpected characters and ridiculous situations. Meet mischievous Plum-pudding fleas, listen to fireworks that can talk, and discover people who live inside vinegar bottles. Inspired by classic stories and brought to life with colourful, silly illustrations, these playful adventures are packed with surprising twists, clever nonsense and plenty of laughs for young readers.

About the author

Miles Kelly is a popular children's author and publisher from the UK. He creates fun and fascinating books about animals, space, science, and lots more. His books, including the well-loved '100 Facts' series, are packed with amazing facts and colourful pictures, making learning exciting and enjoyable for curious children everywhere.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2013

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