Invisible Boy [Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Sally Gardner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 6, 2004

When his parents are lost in space, Sam is left, heartbroken, in the care of the horrible Hilda Hardbottom. Then he finds a tiny spaceship in the cabbage patch and meets a little alien called Splodge. How Splodge makes him invisible, and how Sam uses his new talent in his darkest hour, makes a touching and extremely funny story with lovely memorable characters.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Review of the MAGICAL CHILDREN series: 'All have satisfying stories, scintillatingly crisp sound effects and lively, humour-filled readings.' -- Christina Hardyment THE TIMES 'Sachs produces astonishing ET style vocals as Splodge and his family, and vivid aural colour for Hilda's tart Essex gentility' THE TIMES --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Sally Gardner trained at art college and went on to work in the theatre, winning awards for her costume designs for some notable productions. After her twin daughters and her son were born she started to illustrate children's books, and then turned to writing. She lives in North London. Sally Gardner was an award-winning costume designer for the theatre before realising her ambition of wriitng and illustrating children's books which she now does full-time. She lives in North London with her three children. Andrew Sachs has performed widely in stage, film and television. Television work includes Manuel in Fawlty Tower, Einstein in Horizon Special: Einstein, Peter Pryce in Jack of Hearts, and Joseph in Silent Witness. He also does commentating, radio work (winner of the Sony Radio Awards 1989 Best Actor) and numerous voice-overs and audiobooks (Performer of the Year, the Spoken Word Awards 1999).

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Orion Childrens H/B & Trade Pb (May 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752866699
• ISBN-13: 978-0752866697
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,463,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)