Cup Run
Published on 3. February 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-0-7445-9026-5 (ISBN)
Description
A lively and engaging Starters title for beginner readers from bestselling author Martin Waddell, with a friendly text and stylish two-colour illustrations.
Cup Run is part of Walker Starters, the wonderfully fun and friendly series for beginner readers. Meet the Belton Goalbusters. Follow them on their cup run in this exciting video diary of their cup games! This is a charming and uplifting story told through a range of writing styles, including hand-lettered posters and diary logs. The illustrations, which appear on every page, are lively and stylish, and play an active part in helping children understand the text.
Cup Run is part of Walker Starters, the wonderfully fun and friendly series for beginner readers. Meet the Belton Goalbusters. Follow them on their cup run in this exciting video diary of their cup games! This is a charming and uplifting story told through a range of writing styles, including hand-lettered posters and diary logs. The illustrations, which appear on every page, are lively and stylish, and play an active part in helping children understand the text.
Reviews / Votes
A small but perfectly formed tale ... this is a clever balancing trick of words and visuals that gently encourages the reader to keep going. * The Guardian Children's Book Supplement 'Amazing Stories' * An unusual and very appealing little book. * Booktrusted News *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 134 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
91 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7445-9026-5 (9780744590265)
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Persons
Martin Waddell is a master storyteller for children and has over 220 published titles to his name, selling in excess of 20 million copies around the world. His picture books have sold over 18 million copies, with Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? and Farmer Duck both winning the Smarties award. He was also the winner of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen award in 2004. He lives in Newcastle.
Russell Ayto is a popular children's illustrator whose books include Super Sue at Super School by Cressida Cowell. He won the Gold Smarties Award in 2003 for The Witch's Children. Before illustrating children's books, Russell worked for various magazines including Time Out and the Observer. He lives in Cornwall with his family.
Russell Ayto is a popular children's illustrator whose books include Super Sue at Super School by Cressida Cowell. He won the Gold Smarties Award in 2003 for The Witch's Children. Before illustrating children's books, Russell worked for various magazines including Time Out and the Observer. He lives in Cornwall with his family.