Early Reader

A Friend for Christmas

By: Lauren St John, Matt Robertson (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 8 November 2016 | Edition Number 1

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A full colour red Early Reader story about a dog who comes home for Christmas from Blue Peter Book Award-winning author, Lauren St John.

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books perfect for building confidence in new readers and reluctant readers. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.

If Luka could have anything in the world for Christmas, it would be to see Buddy again, his red and grey mongrel with one floppy ear. But Buddy has been missing for months.

Then again, sometimes, at Christmas time, wishes really do come true.

About the Author

Lauren St John is the author of several books on sports and music, as well as the award-winning children's series The White Giraffe and the Blue Peter Book Award-winning Laura Marlin series. She has also written an adult novel, The Obituary Writer, published in 2013.

About the Illustrator

Matt Robertson grew up in Suffolk, and spent most of his childhood drawing and creating characters. He completed his MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art in 2014, receiving a Distinction for his work. Matt is the winner of a Lara Jones Award and a Macmillan Children's Book Prize, and he was a finalist in the Waterstone's 'Picture This' competition. He lives with his wife in Norwich.

Industry Reviews

They're brilliant stories told by amazing authors and illustrators. Stuffed full of colour, not many words per page, they're perfect for children moving from picture books into reading chapter books. -- Steve Cole, The Sun

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