LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Loveable little Ivy Newt has lots on her plate in this sparkling new escapade. After a special trip with her gran to watch the swamp dragons, newly arrived on their migration, Ivy accidentally tips some of Gran’s Double Trouble Bubbles into the bath, ‘Double the Bubbles – Double the Fun’ says the label, but it turns out to mean double the mischief.
Out of the bath hops an Ivy double – she looks like Ivy, but she’s properly naughty. Before long there’s an evil twin for Ivy’s familiar Tom too and even for the swamp dragons. Can Ivy burst their bubbles before they cause lasting damage?
Full of fun and magic, this is another fast-moving and thoroughly enjoyable adventure set in a delightfully imagined world. Derek Keilty has created characters young readers will love, while Magda Brol’s illustrations will draw in even the most reluctant reader.
Andrea Reece
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Ivy Newt and the Swamp Dragons Synopsis
Perfect to get beginner readers hooked, this is the third in a highly illustrated series set in Miracula, a fabulous new ‘world’ full of magic and drama, where Ivy an unstoppable and lovable young witch, and her shape-shifting familiar Tom are always ready for action!
By accident, Gran’s magic bubble bath creates dangerous doubles of Ivy, Tom and the peaceful swamp dragons! Intent on some serious mischief, the evil lookalikes plan to launch a fiery attack on Miracula. Can the real Ivy and Tom stop them before everything goes up in smoke?
Dynamic, comical and cute illustrations by Magda Brol are on every page, with a map and gallery
About This Edition
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9781915252531 |
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4th April 2024 |
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Derek Keilty |
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Magda Brol |
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Scallywag Press |
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Paperback |
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176 pages |
| Series: |
Ivy Newt in Miracula |
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Press Reviews
Derek Keilty Press Reviews
Praise for the series:
'The perfect book to launch youngsters into a lifetime of reading.' - Lancashire Evening Post
'A satisfying mix of jeopardy and laughter.' - Books for Keeps
‘An ideal fantasy series to get less confident readers hooked on short chapter books.’ - School Reading List
‘A book children will love reading’ - Reading Zone
Author
About Derek Keilty
Derek Keilty is the author of more than fourteen books for children, one of which was selected for the Richard and Judy Kids’ book club in 2012 and shortlisted for the Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year. His books have been translated into many different languages and Flyntlock Bones was recently nominated for the Fantastic Book Awards and long listed for the Spark! School Book Awards. His latest series is Ivy Newt in Miracula which the Lancashire Post described as, 'The perfect book to launch youngsters into a lifetime of reading.’
Derek was born in Belfast where he still lives with his wife, Elaine, and twin daughters. Derek divides his time between writing and taking storytelling and creative writing workshops to schools and libraries.
Will Gallows and the Snake-Bellied Troll was Derek’s debut novel for children although previously, he had published several educational books. He began writing in 2000 as a new millennium resolution and hasn’t looked back.
Click here to visit the Will Gallows website for more information about the author and the Will Gallow Books.
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