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Xander buys a pen that gives him the power to improve his family's fortunes, only to discover that power comes with its own problems. Xander and the Pen is the story of a boy who loves to draw superheroes, and the pen he buys from a mysterious market stall. He soon learns that the pen has a magical power: whatever he draws, happens! At first the pen helps Xander improve his family's fortunes, but there are many unintended consequences and soon everybody is angry at him. Xander sees that the power of the pen has changed him into somebody his sister and his friends despise. But how else to deal with the bullying Bruise Brothers and solve the mystery of the poisoned llamas? Can Xander win back the respect of his sister and friends without using the pen? Or will he succumb to the temptation of an easy fix? Featuring hilarious illustrations, and with messages about bullying, family dynamics, disability and the environment, this is fast-paced, entertaining middle grade fiction that will resonate with kids everywhere. After all, who wouldn't want to fix all their problems with the stroke of a pen!

Product code: 9781922539403

ISBN 9781922539403
Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) H210xW133
No. Of Pages 280
Publisher Exisle Publishing
On Sale Date 01/11/2023
The second book in this middle grade series that
has been written so that it can be enjoyed by
boys and girls (the author road-tests his stories
on a 50/50 mix of genders). This first book
featured a female hero, while the central
character of this second book is male.
? Suitable for younger advanced readers and older
reluctant ones.
? Perfect for kids who like elements of fantasy
woven into a relatable world.
? Includes hilarious yet clever illustrations - Gary
Larson style, for kids
? Has had neat reviews including Grapevine magazine: ?Featuring hilarious illustrations, this entertaining middle grade fiction will resonate with kids everywhere!? and from The Source: ?David Lawrence has written a fast-moving fantasy with a likeable hero who finds himself facing a moral quandary. Cherie Dignam?s double-page illustrations are a cheerful complement to a rollicking story.?