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The Great Dodo Comeback
Age 7+
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£5.99
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Dodos have been extinct for over 300 years. But what if they could be given another chance at life? Just imagine that!
Leni loves birds. So when two scientists arrive on her island home to try to de-extinct the dodo, she jumps at the chance to help. But Benny Shoober, the Sugar King, hates birds and loves growing sugar. He's determined that the dodo will be a no-show...
A fun, quirky and timely adventure with great conservation and ecological messages.
- Extent:
- 224 pages
- Dimensions:
- 198.5 x 140mm
- Paperback ISBN:
- 9781474956253
- Lexile:
- 710L
- Key Stage:
- KS2
- Publication Date:
- May 2020
- Work Reference:
- 05166
Clare Elsom
Clare Elsom is an illustrator of lots of popular children's books. She lives in Devon where she can be found drawing dodos, paddle boarding and having adventures with her young son.
This is a cracking adventure and an exciting debut, with a lovely element of magic about it.
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Teachers’ resources
Explore the key themes of conservationism and the environment through discussion questions and activities including writing a news bulletin, making your own forest and creating dodo merchandise – ideal for KS1.