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A baking nightmare makes for slapstick comedy gold in this hilarious Little Gem from a bestselling author and illustrator team.

Albert’s dad needs help in the family bakery, but all his son can think about is sport. So he builds a machine like no other: the Doughmaster 5000. It seems to have solved all their problems, until one night, Dad’s miracle solution turns into a rampaging disaster. It’s up to Albert to fix the mess – but will his sporting skills save him now?



Trade Review

"An admirable addition to the [Little Gems] series … The story is funny and moves at a fast pace … A great read for young children" –The English Association

"This sparkling new story – brimming with Earle’s signature wicked wit and May’s anarchic illustrations – delivers slapstick giggles and guffaws on every page" – Lancashire Evening Post

"Plenty of thrills and fun … These pocket-sized stories are really accessible and entertaining … Thoroughly recommended" – The Letterpress Project

"This book is guarenteed to have young readers giggling!" – Makebelieve and Manuscripts, blog

"A laugh-out-loud sci-fi adventure!" – Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination

Little Gems – Albert Johnson and the Buns of

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    A Paperback / softback by Phil Earle, Steve May

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 07/01/2021
      ISBN13: 9781781129074, 978-1781129074
      ISBN10: 178112907X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A baking nightmare makes for slapstick comedy gold in this hilarious Little Gem from a bestselling author and illustrator team.

      Albert’s dad needs help in the family bakery, but all his son can think about is sport. So he builds a machine like no other: the Doughmaster 5000. It seems to have solved all their problems, until one night, Dad’s miracle solution turns into a rampaging disaster. It’s up to Albert to fix the mess – but will his sporting skills save him now?



      Trade Review

      "An admirable addition to the [Little Gems] series … The story is funny and moves at a fast pace … A great read for young children" –The English Association

      "This sparkling new story – brimming with Earle’s signature wicked wit and May’s anarchic illustrations – delivers slapstick giggles and guffaws on every page" – Lancashire Evening Post

      "Plenty of thrills and fun … These pocket-sized stories are really accessible and entertaining … Thoroughly recommended" – The Letterpress Project

      "This book is guarenteed to have young readers giggling!" – Makebelieve and Manuscripts, blog

      "A laugh-out-loud sci-fi adventure!" – Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination

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