Nothing - Softcover

Inkpen, Mick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340656743 ISBN 13: 9780340656747

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 1996

Synopsis

The family is moving house. A new baby is one the way. But alone in the attic lies a little creature who doesn't even know its name.

So begins the story of Nothing and his journey to discover who he really is. On the way he meets all kinds of creatures who unwittingly jog his memory and help him find his way home. There is a wonderful pull out surprise at the end.

This is perfect bedtime reading.

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Review:

"What have we got here?" said a voice. "Oh - it's nothing," said another.

And the ragged little thing, left in the attic at number 47 when the people move out, who can't remember what or who he is, decides "Nothing" must be his name. Sparked into action by a mouse, who warns him that the new people will try to get rid of him, he sets out on a beautifully illustrated voyage of self-discovery. With the help of a fox, the family cat (who takes him to the new house), Grandpa's memory and a sewing kit, he's restored to his former glory. Tearjerkingly heartwarming. (Ages 2 and over) --Lisa Gee

Review:

Mick Inkpen produces a winner every time (Newbury Weekly News)

Appealing and touching (Flint & Holywell Chronicle)

Mick Inkpen has done it again ... absolutely wonderful (First Steps)

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0340656743
• ISBN 13: 9780340656747
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 42