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Charlie Small is twelve years old when he falls through a gap in space and time and ends up in a series of adventures which he records in a diary format. Packed full of fun illustrations, maps and clever inventions, Charlie's first adventure takes him to Gorilla City, where he meets the mighty Thrak and must battle for survival, finally ending up as king of the jungle. No adventure is too big for Charlie Small! Will he ever get home?

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Buccaneering books to grip the most reluctant reader * Daily Telegraph *
Charlie's scrapes and escapes are mapped step by step, like a good action stunt, with a balance of detail and pace. * Times Educational Supplement *
My seven year old couldn't put it down. * The School Librarian *
Should prove irresistible to readers of seven and upward. * The Bookseller *
Exciting set-piece scenes. Charlie's scrapes and escapes are mapped step by step, like a good action stunt, with a balance of detail and pace. * TES *
A delightful adventure-packed story … Full of wonderful maps, sketches, and notes, this title is the first in what promises to be a highly entertaining series. * Through the Looking Glass *

The Lost Diary of Charlie Small Volume 1: Gorilla

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    A Paperback / softback by Nick Ward

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      Publisher: Guppy Publishing Ltd
      Publication Date: 02/02/2023
      ISBN13: 9781913101916, 978-1913101916
      ISBN10: 1913101916

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Charlie Small is twelve years old when he falls through a gap in space and time and ends up in a series of adventures which he records in a diary format. Packed full of fun illustrations, maps and clever inventions, Charlie's first adventure takes him to Gorilla City, where he meets the mighty Thrak and must battle for survival, finally ending up as king of the jungle. No adventure is too big for Charlie Small! Will he ever get home?

      Trade Review
      Buccaneering books to grip the most reluctant reader * Daily Telegraph *
      Charlie's scrapes and escapes are mapped step by step, like a good action stunt, with a balance of detail and pace. * Times Educational Supplement *
      My seven year old couldn't put it down. * The School Librarian *
      Should prove irresistible to readers of seven and upward. * The Bookseller *
      Exciting set-piece scenes. Charlie's scrapes and escapes are mapped step by step, like a good action stunt, with a balance of detail and pace. * TES *
      A delightful adventure-packed story … Full of wonderful maps, sketches, and notes, this title is the first in what promises to be a highly entertaining series. * Through the Looking Glass *

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