Journey to the Name Maker by Maxine Johone-Smith
Winner of the Golden Wizard Book Prize 2024 Winner of the Purple Dragonfly Award 2023 Winner of the Story Monsters Award 2023 in three categories; First-time author, Early readers fiction and Chapter books fiction Why am I called Scamp? I don't feel like a Scamp, I don't look like a Scamp, so why am I called Scamp? It was a question he had asked himself many times before... Journey to the Name Maker is a magical adventure following a small bear’s journey as he goes in search of his rightful name. Guided by a single white feather, Scamp must follow his dreams to find the answer to his question. Can he find a way to cross The Singing River, enter The Field of Lucky Cows and pick a winner at Hectors Hoof? Will he choose the right path at the Cross Roads Of No Return and find a way to go round The Square Lake and into the Alphabet Forest beyond? Join Scamp on his journey to find The Name Maker and finally understand, whether he has in fact, been given the wrong name. With its gorgeous illustrations and captivating storyline, Journey to the Name Maker is sure to become a treasured addition to any child's library. The book is not only charming and entertaining but also promotes important values such as self-discovery and courage."This beautifully written book is a true masterpiece that deserves a special spot in every householdIt transported me back to my childhood, reminding me of the timeless classics that my parents always made sure to have on our bookshelf.The prose is complemented by exceptionally charming, detailed illustrations that breathe life into the narrative, making it unquestionably a read that will be treasured for generations to come." Louise Jane, CEO, The Golden Wizard Book Prize
Maxine Johone-Smith was brought up in Winchester, the daughter of two teachers who passed on the importance of early learning through the power of storytelling and the impact of this on a child's development. Maxine’s belief in the transformative power of stories is supported by a growing body of research, which suggests that reading to children can have significant benefits for their cognitive, emotional, and social development. This is her debut.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781805140245 |
| ISBN 10 | 1805140248 |
| Title | Journey to the Name Maker |
| Author | Maxine Johone-Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Troubador Publishing |
| Year published | 2023-08-28 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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