| BN ID: | 2940169209440 |
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| Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
| Publication date: | 12/05/2017 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
A delightfully quirky story of wordplay and mystery by Beth Lincoln, this book celebrates individuality and is certain to become an instant classic as soon as readers meet the Swift family. A sparkling debut, The Swifts is the perfect read for fans of Lemony Snicket, Roald Dahl, and The Mysterious Benedict Society, full of mischief, mayhem, and mystery. Keep reading for a guest post from Beth Lincoln about the inspiration behind this story and what books her characters would recommend.
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