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Shiny Pippin and the Broken Forest
Permit me, lovely readers, to take you on a journey. Firstly though, wherever you are, it is important that you should be comfy. For example, if you are in bed, make sure there are no spiky pieces of Lego under your bum bum. That sort of thing simply won't do...
Pippin's just an ordinary little girl who lives with her ordinary little granny in the ordinary little town of Funsprings. Or so she thinks. When some rather terrible goings on start occurring, Granny is forced to reveal a secret - she used to be a secret crime fighter! And on top of that, Pippin has a special gift - she is Shiny, and can talk to animals. Hurray!
But life's not all fun times and lemonade and monster munch for tea. Not only has all the water gone, the animals are disappearing too. Someone as rotten as a pig fart in a jar must be behind all this, and it's up to Pippin to find out who. Armed with her new power and some new friends to boot, Pippin will confront kidnappers, evil scientists and would-be diamond thieves in this fantastic new series from Harry Heape (brilliantly illustrated by Rebecca Bagley too, you lucky things!).
Pippin's just an ordinary little girl who lives with her ordinary little granny in the ordinary little town of Funsprings. Or so she thinks. When some rather terrible goings on start occurring, Granny is forced to reveal a secret - she used to be a secret crime fighter! And on top of that, Pippin has a special gift - she is Shiny, and can talk to animals. Hurray!
But life's not all fun times and lemonade and monster munch for tea. Not only has all the water gone, the animals are disappearing too. Someone as rotten as a pig fart in a jar must be behind all this, and it's up to Pippin to find out who. Armed with her new power and some new friends to boot, Pippin will confront kidnappers, evil scientists and would-be diamond thieves in this fantastic new series from Harry Heape (brilliantly illustrated by Rebecca Bagley too, you lucky things!).
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Published January 30, 2018
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September 1, 2020
Bad things are happening in Fun Springs. Three things are certain - the water has all gone, the animals are disappearing and something is definitely not right with the forest. It is up to Pippin and her forest friends to solve the mystery and in doing so defeat the evil Doctor who hides in the Old Laboratory hidden deep within the forest…
Pippin is amazed to learn from her granny that they both have a secret superpower. The ability to ‘Shine’ means they are able to communicate with animals. When Pippin learns about her gift, her granny encourages her to go off and investigate the strange goings on in the forest.
As Pippin investigates she makes many forest friends including an adorable bow-tie wearing frog who she names Oddplop and Turbo Alan the badger. She will need all the help she can get as she gets closer to the villainous Dr. Blowfart and his sidekicks Gary the mean cat and an evil emperor penguin named Count Visbek. Pippin, her forest friends and her granny must work together to save the forest and defat the evil Doctor.
Oh what an enjoyable and charming read this is packed with adventure and mystery. This warm-hearted and funny story is filled with silly wordplay that creates nonsense words, poems, illustrations and an author voice that at times speaks directly to the reader. It all makes for a read that will have young readers laughing out loud and will have them speaking words that adults and non-readers of Harry Heape books will just find baffling. The wacky writing style will not be appreciated by all - it’s very much like vegemite (or marmite if you’re in the UK), you’ll either love it or hate it.
There are lovely messages on friendship and bravery woven into the narrative and there are heart-warming connections between humans, animals and nature.
Recommended for 6+.
Pippin is amazed to learn from her granny that they both have a secret superpower. The ability to ‘Shine’ means they are able to communicate with animals. When Pippin learns about her gift, her granny encourages her to go off and investigate the strange goings on in the forest.
As Pippin investigates she makes many forest friends including an adorable bow-tie wearing frog who she names Oddplop and Turbo Alan the badger. She will need all the help she can get as she gets closer to the villainous Dr. Blowfart and his sidekicks Gary the mean cat and an evil emperor penguin named Count Visbek. Pippin, her forest friends and her granny must work together to save the forest and defat the evil Doctor.
Oh what an enjoyable and charming read this is packed with adventure and mystery. This warm-hearted and funny story is filled with silly wordplay that creates nonsense words, poems, illustrations and an author voice that at times speaks directly to the reader. It all makes for a read that will have young readers laughing out loud and will have them speaking words that adults and non-readers of Harry Heape books will just find baffling. The wacky writing style will not be appreciated by all - it’s very much like vegemite (or marmite if you’re in the UK), you’ll either love it or hate it.
There are lovely messages on friendship and bravery woven into the narrative and there are heart-warming connections between humans, animals and nature.
Recommended for 6+.
February 17, 2020
Amazing book for 7-9 years old. Fun read with a great finale 😊
June 10, 2021
Funny and misunderstanding
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