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Hardback of a book titled 'The Bestest Story in the World... Ever!' which shows the title in huge gold letters flying through a blue sky while an elf and a boy watch in amazement, and bunnies play around. A quote on the cover says 'Tremendous fun!', which is attributed to Claire Fayers, author of 'Voyage to Magical North'. The image also shows a badge declaring '30 Free School Visits to be Won!'

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The Bestest Story in the World... Ever!

Noah has one week to build a life-changing app. Unfortunately, a storytelling elf keeps turning up – and the stories may cost him everything…

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Book cover showing the title 'HIDDEN' above the image of a church which has been divided into five zones. The first shows a UFO, the second has Zeus flexing his muscles, the third has a unicorn, the fourth has a WW2 bomber flying overhead, and the fifth shows a girl controlling a drone. A caption below reads, "Unicorns. UFOs. Gods. Ghosts. Based on 100% true stories..."

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UFOs. Unicorns. Gods. Ghosts.
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A book cover showing the words 'Chip Colquhoun and Korky Paul's All the Better to Read You With Volume 1' above a painting of a wolf disguised as grandma sitting in an armchair and reading to a group of small children. Some of the children are surprised, some scared, some smiling, and some bored. A caption says, "Looks like a storybook. Feels like adventure..."

All the Better to Read You With

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Cover image for 'The Bestest Story in the World... Ever!' The title is in block gold letters flying through a blue sky while a young boy wearing pyjamas and holding a tablet watches in awe. An elf lies on a cloud nearby, and rabbits are dotted around the title - one using an umbrella like a pirate ship, one holding a magic wand, and two flying with fairy wings.

The Bestest Story in the World... Ever!

A funny, surprising novel for ages 9+ about anxiety, imagination, and saving the world…
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Epic Tales creates books, resources, and live storytelling experiences that have inspired many to fall in love with reading, helped others overcome anxiety and related issues, and put smiles on the faces of entire families. Our work draws on decades of professional storytelling, school visits, teacher training, and Reading for Pleasure expertise.
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