Even the end pages are perfection in Martin‘s latest offering Lots, an exploration of prevalent people, creatures and things in various places around the world, depicted in vibrant illustrations. Beautifully illustrated with very funny notes, this is an enjoyable addition to any budding adventurer‘s bookshelf.

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'A wonderful, fictionalised biography of an exceptional woman'

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