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When the TV Broke

By Harriet Ziefert

When the telly breaks, Jeffrey discovers a surprising way to turn boredom into adventure.

cheerful · imaginative · funny · relatable

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is When the TV Broke about?

When Jeffrey’s television suddenly stops working, he is sure there is nothing to do. With no programmes to watch, however, he begins exploring the world around him. He invents games, discovers new ways to play and uses his imagination to turn an ordinary day into an exciting adventure. What starts as a frustrating problem becomes a chance for Jeffrey to enjoy himself without a screen. This cheerful early reader shows how creativity can make even an unexpected setback fun.

About the author

Harriet Ziefert is a much-loved author from America who has written many books for children. She is well known for stories such as 'Sleepy Dog' and the 'Little Hippo' series. Harriet’s books are full of fun adventures and help young readers learn new words and ideas while enjoying exciting tales.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1989

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