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The Hippo at the End of the Hall


No. of pages 342

Published: 2018

Great for age 9-12 years

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The invitation was delivered by bees. It wasn't addressed to anyone at all, but Ben knew it was for him. It would lead him to an old, shambolic museum, full of strange and bewitching creatures. A peculiar world of hidden mysteries and curious family secrets . . . and some really dangerous magic. Filled with her own wonderful illustrations, The Hippo at the End of the Hall is Helen Cooper's debut novel.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 342 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by David Fickling Books .

Helen Cooper has written and illustrated over 18 picture books. They have been translated into over 26 languages and won various awards. Notably among these The Bear Under The Stairs, winner of the Smarties Young Judges Prize, The Baby Who Wouldn't Go To Bed, and Pumpkin Soup, both winners of the Library Association Kate Greenaway medal.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Northsomerset Teachers Book Award
This book was recognised by the Northsomerset Teachers Book Award.

"A fantastical and dreamlike adventure" - The Sunday Times ; "glorious first work of full-length fiction" - Guardian ; "truly stunning...a pleasure to read" - Books for Keeps