Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor (Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor, 1)

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With nothing but courage and Leonora's trusty tool belt to hand, the gang must battle swirling sandstorms, navigate plunging canyons and finish Uncle Luther. Leonora Bolt muttered instructions to herself as she flicked switches on the large control panel in front of her. She quizzes him about life on the mainland and realises that much of what Uncle Luther has told her – chocolate is illegal, laughing is banned – is untrue.

Alex T Smith’s second book in the charming and hilarious Mr Penguin series is a plunging plane-ride of action and excitement with a very British sensibility that will delight fans of funny illustrated books. Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.With the help of an otter with a special skilll, a questionable cook and a singing sea captain, can Leonora dream up an invention that will defeat her evil uncle once and for all? These, and 364 other questions (including an extra one for a leap year), were sent to Molly Oldfield for her children's podcast Everything Under The Sun, and are answered in one extremely helpful book. Great read aloud for juniors, full of funny little details and characters that will make them laugh.

Colin the message-writing spider is a particular joy, along with motobike-riding, bumbag-wearing Edith. Funny, intriguing and utterly heart-warming, this wonderful chapter book will delight newly confident junior readers. Here's a round-up of new children's books from the last year (2022), which we think any child aged 6 to 7 years will love. What follows is an imaginative adventure with quick-thinking Leonora using her STEM skills and natural wit to triumph. With short chapters and black-and-white line drawings, this fast-paced tale is ideal for confident independent readers who enjoy plenty of chuckles.Leonora Bolt spends her days creating incredible inventions in her TOP SECRET laboratory, under the watchful eye of her terrifying uncle.