When the Mayor decides to close down Joey's favourite bookshop in order to build a big superstore, Joey calls upon his friend, Origami Girl, to help. Origami Girl creates an army out of characters from famous children's books to put a stop to the mayor and the builders before it is too late!

Creators

Michael Foreman (Author, Illustrator)
Michael Foreman is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.

Reviews

One of the great British illustrators, Foreman comes out strongly this time for endangered booksellers and libraries

Independent

Michael Foreman celebrates the power of favourite characters to win over hearts and minds!

Lovereading, Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month

A must for librarians and lovers of books everywhere.

The School Librarian

Great fun, done with a very light touch, and all in a very good cause.

Irish Times

Inspiring and heart-warming… a truly powerful message to introduce early readers to the wonder of books.

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A celebration of the power of reading and bookshops

The Bookseller

Unequivocally a fine testament to the power of books, bookshops, reading and of course, ideas and imagination.

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