Mike Falls Up

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By (author) Gourlay Candy; Illustrated by Ballesteros Carles

Short /annotation:
Mike is enjoying a lazy afternoon in the Chocolate Hills when the ground beneath him cracks open and his dog Bowow jumps into the hole. There’s no time to waste – Mike jumps in after him, and falls into the most topsy-turvy of adventures!

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A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.Mike and his dog Bowow are relaxing in the Chocolate Hills when the ground starts to tremble and the next moment a gaping hole appears. Before Mike can stop him, Bowow jumps into the hole. Then a note floats up.Party.Come now.Just fall up.There”s no time to wonder what it means – Mike jumps in and falls into the most topsy-turvy of adventures.A joyous story celebrating the power of unexpected friendships by award-winning author Candy Gourlay, beautifully brought to life with stunning illustrations by Carles Ballesteros.

Review quote:
This quirky, imaginative tale is full of unexpected twists and turns, and is sure to engage young children. It demonstrates the importance of not pre-judging others and always extending the hand of friendship. Distinctive, full colour illustrations provide humour and visual interest, while the short chapters are ideal for newly independent readers

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I really loved the bright colours and the fun pictures

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This is a fun and enticing story, perfect for children who are beginning to read independently. The text cleverly helps the reader to add expression by emphasising speech and action by using different bold, large print. It is colourfully illustrated with bold and appealing pictures which will aid the reader with their understanding whilst adding to their engagement

Biographical note:
Carles Ballesteros is a Spanish-born illustrator living and working in Santiago, Chile.He always works listening to music, and if he wasn”t an illustrator he would love to be a musician. Carles likes to escape to nature whenever he can, and gardening is one of his favourite pastimes.

Promotional headline:
Mike is enjoying a lazy afternoon in the Chocolate Hills when the ground beneath him cracks open and his dog Bowow jumps into the hole. There”s no time to waste – Mike jumps in after him, and falls into the most topsy-turvy of adventures!