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Billy and the Giant Adventure

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One pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic . . . Jamie Oliver, bestselling author and internationally renowned chef, delivers the perfect recipe for a page-turning children’s fiction debut!

Billy and his friends know that Waterfall Woods is out of bounds; strange things are rumoured to have happened there and no one in their village has ventured past its walls for decades…

But when they discover a secret way in, Billy and his best friends, Anna, Jimmy and Andy, can’t resist the temptation to explore! Only to quickly discover that the woods are brimming with magic and inhabited by all sorts of unusual creatures, including a whole community of sprites who need the childrens’ help!

With magical battles, a long-lost mythical city, fantastical flying machines, epic feasts and one GIANT rescue, get ready for an adventure you’ll never forget!

Our Review Panel says...

This would be great for LKS2 readers who are beginning to venture into longer chapter books – it’s easily accessible and the story line isn’t too complicated to confuse readers and the illustrations throughout are appealing. I think many readers would relate to the theme of friendship throughout and the book allows for important conversations about looking after the earth and the impact pollution can have on nature. Readers can really sense chef-turned-children’s-author Jamie Oliver’s enthusiasm for all things food – in particular, the descriptions of the food are detailed and appetising!

Billy and the Giant Adventure

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