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Synopsis

The past comes to life for a couple of put-upon orphans in this story for young readers.;The School for Forgotten Orphans is spending its holiday in a cottage by the sea. The children, as usual, are split into two groups: the Fat Ern gang who like fighting and the Soppy Emmer mob who like playing with dolls. Joe and his sister Doris don't fit in with either, which makes them an easy target for their teacher, horrible Mr Barge. But when he orders them to stay behind and clear up while the others go out, Joe and Doris discover the Magic Boathouse - and get some amazing help from the past!;Sam Llewellyn is the author of "Great Circle", "Maelstrom", "Pegleg", "Pig in the Middle" and "The Rope School".;Arthur Robins has illustrated "Impo", "Little Rabbit Foo Foo", "I Know an Old Lady", "The Magic Bicycle", "The Finger-Eater", "Beware Olga!" and "Impossible Parents".

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Review

"For those who are ready to try a step up from first readers... a stirring tale." The Good Book Guide; "Low on long words and high on high jinks... Each book contains a riproaring story by a top author." Young Telegraph on the Sprinters series

About the Author

Sam Llewellyn loves the sea. He was born in the Isles of Scilly and brought up on the north coast of Norfolk. He has written several adult thrillers set in the world of sailing, as well as stories for younger readers including Wonderdog; Pig in the Middle; The Rope School and another Sprinter, The Polecat Cafe. He is married to the award-winning author Karen Wallace, and they have two sons. Arthur Robins has illustrated lots of children's books, including Impossible Parents; Impossible Parents Go Green; Little Rabbit Foo Foo; The Finger-eater and Bertie Was a Watchdog (forthcoming Walker title due 3 June 2002).

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