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Max Power and the Bagpipes: A Power Families Adventure: No. 1 (Power Families S.)

by Suse Moore, Andy Elkerton

'A brilliant bedtime story’ - Families Magazine 'The most important reward is a payoff of a generation of kids who grow up thinking about renewable energy' 
Jonathan Liu, Senior Editor, Wired Magazine 'A great, fun book.' - Zac Goldsmith, Editor, The Ecologist 'A renewable energy champion for children, which not only entertains but also seeds the idea that kids can help us build an independent energy future for our nation.' - American Council On Renewable Energy Join Max and his trusty sheepdog Haggis for a wind-fuelled, action-packed adventure when the circus comes to town. Just as the Big Top is ready to open disaster strikes and the power goes out. Can hot porridge, artful juggling and a pair of old bagpipes save the day? "The Power Families" series is a collection of exciting stories starring the youngest members of the Power family as they capture renewable energy on three different continents. About the Author: Suse Moore spent her early years battling the elements in Derbyshire before heading to sunny California to join the powerful force of Lucasfilm. When windy weather and rainy days beckoned she donned her wellies and returned to the British countryside where fuelled by a growing interest in renewable energies she created the Power Families. About the Illustrator: Andy Elkerton was born in the sunny and fragrant town of Birkenhead, Merseyside. After art college he worked for 15 years designing graphics and animations for computer games before moving move back to his illustrative roots and becoming a children's book illustrator. He now lives in the Scottish Borders with his partner and their two wonderful ankle biters. Read more

Age

3–5

Language

English

Pages

40

Publisher

‎ Jack Hook

Reading level

Medium

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