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By (author) Usher Sam; Illustrated by Usher Sam

The second title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad.

Boy has lost his beloved toy penguin. He and grandad have looked all over the place but she”s nowhere to be seen. Boy thinks he might know where she”s gone, but if they”re going to find her, they need to build a big boat!

In this thrilling new story,
CLANG! sees Boy and Grandad use their resourcefulness to turn an old bath into a seaworthy vessel, and navigate all the way to the South Pole. Along the way, they encounter a variety of ships, submarines and even pirates. A delightful family read, exploring creativity and deftly introducing subtle science facts – all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

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With emotive illustrations and carefully considered text, it also positively reinforces the strong, supportive relationship between Boy and his Grandad. Highly recommended.

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Children will love the way the story leaves Grandad”s comfortable house and veers into wild adventure as the two sail on their search across the sea – beautifully rendered in Usher”s rolling watercolours.

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Usher”s warm-hearted, original and inspirational stories celebrate the special bond between children and their grandparents, and are must-reading for pre-schoolers.

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Sam Usher”s books are distinctive and yet immediately recognisable. He has a signature style; a fabulous illustration technique and he creates memorable characters […] Wild animals, creativity, family, science and penguins, Clang! is an unreservedly heart-warming story for readers of all ages.

Biographical note:

Sam Usher (Author, Illustrator)
Sam graduated from the University of West England and his debut picture book Can You See Sassoon? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children”s Book Award. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolour. Also a talented pianist, when he”s not holding a pen and wobbling at paper you”ll find him perfecting a fiendishly difficult piece of Chopin. He is also creator of the bestselling seasonal series about a boy and his grandfather.

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Boy and Grandad find themselves on an old steamship that takes them on an incredible adventure around the world!

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A joyful observation of a boy”s special relationship with his grandfather.

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Following Sam”s stunning Seasons and Nature quartets, this is the second title in his new series in which Boy and Grandad put their skills to the test to mend, reuse and recycle. The follow-up to intergalactic adventure, Zoom!

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Sam Usher”s Nature quartet has sold over 44,550 copies worldwide. His Seasons quartet has sold over 201,000 copies around the world.

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Sam Usher has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children”s Book Award and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway medal. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolour.