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Grandad jelly legs and other escapades

By Alexa Tewkesbury

When Barbara the moped vanishes before carnival, Sparky uncovers a surprisingly not-so-boring mystery.

funny · mischievous · heart-warming · fast-paced

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Spirituality/Beliefs

What is Grandad jelly legs and other escapades about?

Sparky Smart and her family are experts at turning ordinary days into extraordinary adventures. When Mrs Smart joins a choir, her new friendship causes an unexpected family emergency. Grandad’s beloved moped, Barbara, goes missing just before the town carnival, leaving Sparky to investigate. Then, while helping with a church play, Sparky must use her quick thinking when everything goes wrong. Across three funny escapades filled with mishaps, mysteries and family teamwork, the Smarts discover that a little faith and ingenuity can save the day.

About the author

Alexa Tewkesbury is an award-winning British children’s author, editor and proofreader. She writes friendly, engaging books that help young readers explore faith, friendship and important life lessons. Her well-known Pens and TOPZ Secret Diaries series is packed with fun adventures, while her picture books include The Story of Easter, The Story of Christmas, Noah and His Ark, and Jonah and the Whale. Alexa also enjoys helping other writers make their stories clear, exciting and ready to share.

Pages

124 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2020

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