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by Eoin McLaughlin (Author), Emma Chichester Clark (Illustrator)
"A smile on every page... A truly adorable book."--Michael Morpurgo, author of An Elephant in the Garden
"Heartwarming and inclusive, this sweet picture book honors nontraditional family dynamics and the strength and -resilience found within them."--School Library Journal
Summer is here, which can only mean one thing - it's time to go to Nana's caravan! From superstar bestselling duo, Eoin McLaughlin and Emma Chichester Clark, paired together for the very first time!
And beyond the hedge was the sea.
The caravan smelled old and damp.
The caravan smelled like you were on vacation . . .
A young boy lives with his Nana, and every year they make their way to their caravan for the whole of the summer...There the boy has the freedom to go off with his friends for hours on end, and to roam the beach. One day the waves come up really high - will they get through to the other side? A warm, cosy story full of laughter and adventure about one epic summer spent in a caravan. An homage to alternative families, based on the author's own childhood.
Author Biography
Eoin McLaughlin was born in Ireland and now lives in Mauritius with his family. The Hug--a bestseller--was his debut picture book. He also wrote, amongst others, While We Can't Hug, The Longer the Wait, the Bigger the Hug, The Roar, Secret Agent Elephant and The Case of the Missing Cake.
Emma Chichester Clark was born on Hyde Park Corner but grew up in Ireland. After studying at Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art she became an author/illustrator and has had over 60 books published, including the Blue Kangaroo and Plumdog series.
