Harry's House of Invention: A Bloomsbury Reader
Book Band: Lime - Ideal for ages 6+
A quirky comedy about a family of inventors by Rachel Anderson with brilliant illustrations from Chris Jevons.
Harry lives in a house full of inventors and experiments. So when he breaks his arm, his mum installs a reaching, grabbing and twirling invention to his cast. Except now his arm has special powers of its own and Harry has no choice but to go along with its mischief and mayhem...
This funny fantasy from award-winning author Rachel Anderson has quirky black-and-white illustrations by Chris Jevons and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.
The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.
'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps
Rachel Anderson is the author of over sixty books and has received various awards for her books, including the Guardian Children's fiction award. Her later books have been increasingly for younger readers, in particular many stories that are for, or about, children with learning difficulties.
Chris Jevons is an illustrator with a background in design and animation and a passion for children's books. He lives and works in the Spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire.