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Mistaken For A Bear
Written by Philip Ardagh, illustrated by debut artist Jamie Beard
In the melting pot of London in 1839, two young dock workers chase a tiger on the loose – a dangerous splash of colour in a world of soot and grime.
This historical fiction children’s book evokes a fascinating real-life event. Bestselling author, and former winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Philip Ardagh teams up with Belfast-based illustrator Jamie Beard to produce this true story about mistaken identities with richly atmospheric depictions of a grimy Victorian London!
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