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The Walkaway Shoes

by Andrew Geeson, Enid Blyton   |  Ages 5-8
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The Walkaway Shoes
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Enchanting tales for young imaginative minds.

If you’re looking to introduce a child to the joys of reading, "The Walkaway Shoes" is a treasure chest of Enid Blyton’s short stories that arguably light the spark of imagination in youngsters. Diving into this book means embarking on diverse little adventures, perfect for short attention spans and bedtime stories. It's a window into a world where every tale leaves kids with a sense of wonder and curiosity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Walkaway Shoes

by Andrew Geeson, Enid Blyton   |  Ages 5-8
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ISBN: 9781841354750
Authors: Andrew Geeson, Enid Blyton
Publisher: Award
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Young Readers, Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Adventure
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 137 readers)

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Contains 16 short stories for young readers aged 5-8 years.
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Enchanting tales for young imaginative minds.

If you’re looking to introduce a child to the joys of reading, "The Walkaway Shoes" is a treasure chest of Enid Blyton’s short stories that arguably light the spark of imagination in youngsters. Diving into this book means embarking on diverse little adventures, perfect for short attention spans and bedtime stories. It's a window into a world where every tale leaves kids with a sense of wonder and curiosity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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