I’ve adored the character of outlandish inventor Caractacus Pott (or ‘Commander Crackpott’ as he’s known by his neighbours) ever since childhood, and this wonderful book has inspired my own writing no end. Fleming’s descriptions of Pott’s fantastical inventions fizz with energy — there’s collapsible coat hangers, cubical potatoes, edible gramophone records, and of course, the infamous flying car. This is a classic story with a real sense of whimsy, and one that celebrates imagination, eccentricity and thinking outside the box.
This stunning hybrid of novel and picture book tells the story of Hugo, a boy living alone in a Paris train station, whose circumstances lead him on a journey of clocks, film, discovery and connection.
It’s a story that also takes the reader on a journey through the streets of Paris and teaches about emotions, self-discovery, and the magic of storytelling itself.
Inventive, cinematic, mysterious, moving and timeless.
This fast-paced adventure revolves around a fantastical invention, The Imagination Box, which gives users the power to create anything they desire. When the contraption falls into the hands of lonely only-child, Tim, he thinks that all his birthdays have come at once, until inventor Professor Eisenstone is kidnapped…
This book is jam-packed with action, adventure and danger, as well as plenty of humour in the form of forthright finger-monkey sidekick, Phil! I love this book as it cleverly explores both the wonders and perils of technological advancement.
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Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?
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