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The day I swapped my dad for two goldfish

By Neil Gaiman

Dad’s been swapped for goldfish—and finding him means making some very strange bargains.

hilarious · whimsical · quirky · imaginative

Genres

Humour Adventure Friendship/Family

What is The day I swapped my dad for two goldfish about?

When a boy swaps his dad for two goldfish, he thinks he has made a brilliant bargain. But when Mum discovers what has happened, she insists that he brings Dad home. Unfortunately, Dad has already been traded to someone else, who has swapped him again. The boy and his little sister must follow a very strange trail of bargains, exchanging one unusual object after another. Can they undo the swaps and get Dad back before he disappears for good?

About the author

Neil Gaiman is a famous British author who loves to write exciting and imaginative stories for children and adults. He is well known for his book 'Coraline', which is full of adventure and mystery. Neil enjoys creating magical worlds where anything can happen, and his stories have inspired readers all around the world.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2005

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