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- ISBN 9781781125021
- Weight: 120g
- Dimensions: 130 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 08 Apr 2016
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
- Age Group: Ages 0-5
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Ben sets out for swimming victory in this sporty tale in this inspiring tale of self-belief, from the award-winning author of Goodnight Mister Tom.
Ben knows he's taking on a lot, offering to do the first hundred lengths of the swimathon himself, but he's desperate to impress Jack and Harry. But as he swims – and swims – Jack realises that his 'friends' aren't going to show. Now he either has to forfeit or swim another hundred lengths! But support and encouragement come from an unlikely quarter and Ben pushes his way to victory.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.
As a child, Michelle Magorian loved acting. She says, “I used to hide in our local theatre and watch new companies set up the scenery and the lights.” Michelle once had a part as Paddington Bear, which meant she got to eat lots of marmalade sandwiches! Michelle loves writing too, of course, and was inspired by her mother’s stories of nursing in the Second World War to write her most famous book, Goodnight Mister Tom, now regarded as a modern classic.
