Gorilla Dreams - Animated, bubbly and exhilarating storytelling

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Gorilla Dreams
By Sue Hampton

Mr Eden tells his class two gorilla stories: one crazy, one lyrical. Meet Gilbert on his skateboard, or join Sanyu in a world that's much more real - and dangerous.
Sue Hampton has twenty books across different genres for children and teenagers, including TRACES (top three in The People's Book Prize 2012) and FRANK (bronze in The Wishing Shelf Award 2103). Her writing has been praised by her hero Michael Morpurgo ("terrific" "enthralling" "beautifully written"). An ex-teacher based in Herts, Sue now visits schools to inspire pupils. She is also an ambassador for Alopecia UK and has seen that stories can change lives. In her work you can always find love, courage and the right to be different.
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The Author
Sue Hampton has twenty books across different genres for children and teenagers, including TRACES (top three in The People's Book Prize 2012) and FRANK (bronze in The Wishing Shelf Award 2103). Her writing has been praised by her hero Michael Morpurgo ("terrific" "enthralling" "beautifully written"). An ex-teacher based in Herts, Sue now visits schools to inspire pupils. She is also an ambassador for Alopecia UK and has seen that stories can change lives. In her work you can always find love, courage and the right to be different.

“Mr Eden has the gift of great storytelling, just like Sue Hampton”
…Sue Dyer, ex-school librarian

“An unusual, shimmering jewel of a book.”
…Jill Hipson, BSL teacher

“Everyone will love Sue Hampton's imaginative new book about two gorillas with surprising dreams. I know I do”
…Joanne Bowers, librarian

“GORILLA DREAMS should be in every child's library. Sue really knows what makes children tick! A lovely, touching, feel-good book.”
…Lynne McManus, The Hale Bookshop
 

Genre: Fiction: Children’s/YA, Fantasy
Paperback ISBN: 9781782283553
Publication Date: August 2014
Edition/Format: 1st/Paperback and eBook
Book Size: 203 x 133 mm, 106pp

Sales and Distribution: Pneuma Springs Publishing
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