A beautifully illustrated and masterfully told tale.
Eric doesn't like to talk. His secret friend, the Night Shimmy, says everything for him. Then he meets Marcia, who doesn't mind that he is quiet. As the two become friends, the Night Shimmy disappears. Angry and scared, Eric refuses to play with Marcia. But soon she needs his help and Eric discovers that he doesn't need his imaginary friend after all.
By:
Anthony Browne Imprint: Corgi Childrens Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 260mm,
Width: 215mm,
Spine: 4mm
Weight: 153g ISBN:9780552549363 ISBN 10: 0552549363 Pages: 32 Publication Date:01 October 2003 Recommended Age: To 5 Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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0-5 years
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English as a second language
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Children's (6-12)
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for The Night Shimmy
There is someone in every class who will identify with Eric * Child Education * For sheer illustrative wit, Anthony Browne is unsurpassed * The Times * Anthony Browne . . . Sublime master of the visual pun * Independent on Sunday *