The Book of Legends
Sir Lenny Henry
Illustrated by Keenon Ferrell
Ages 9 to 11
13 October 2022Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Synopsis
Perfect for fans of fast-paced adventures, The Book of Legends, from comedian Lenny Henry is a laugh-out-loud magical story for 8 -12 year olds, read by the author.
Twins, Bran and Fran, are two ordinary kids who are about to go on an extraordinary adventure! When their mum mysteriously disappears in a lightning strike, just like their dad, the twins are...
Details
13 October 2022215 minutes
Sir Lenny Henry
9781035004690Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Reviews
The Book of Legends is a much-needed book about friendship, family and imagination. It truly is an effortlessly witty delight that transports readers to a different world.Tennille Rolingson, Jericho Prize
[A] celebration of the vitality of storytelling, The Book of Legends made me laugh, made me teary, left me happy and hopeful.Sanjeev Bhaskar, actor and comedian
[M]y nine-year-old daughter loved The Book of Legends so much that she stayed up for hours in bed with it, palely turning the pages long after she would normally have fallen asleepTom Lamont, The Guardian
With its wonderful evocation of a magical other-world and the warm-hearted dynamics of family love and friendship, this high-octane adventure will have youngsters giggling, gasping and guffawing from first page to last.Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post
