What's your favourite story? Join Henley in his search
for his in this wonderfully fun picture book!
From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell
comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers
that there is a book out there for everyone!
Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read.
When he's supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything
else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the
world: find your favourite book to share with the class tomorrow.
How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside
of him?
Malcolm Mitchell, bestselling author of The Magician's Hat and
Super Bowl champion, pulls from his own literary
triumph to deliver a fun and empowering picture book for
readers of all abilities.
Through his advocacy and his books, Malcolm imparts the important
message that every story has the potential to become
a favourite.
With a lovely message about reading at its core, this is the
perfect book for children having trouble approaching reading.
Review
Praise for The Magician's Hat:
"Mitchell proves to have a touch of magic as an author as well
as on the field." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Malcolm Mitchell's mission is to inspire readers. The Magician's
Hat will cast its spell on you!" -- Jeff Kinney, bestselling
author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
"Malcolm Mitchell is changing the world through the power of reading."
-- Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain
Underpants series
Praise for The Magician's Hat:
"Mitchell proves to have a touch of magic as an author as well
as on the field." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Malcolm Mitchell's mission is to inspire readers. The Magician's
Hat will cast its spell on you!" -- Jeff Kinney, bestselling
author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
"Malcolm Mitchell is changing the world through the power of reading."
-- Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain
Underpants series
About the Author
Malcolm Mitchell is a US football hero who helped the New England
Patriots win Super Bowl LI. He's also the founder of an initiative
called Read with Malcolm, which works to improve literacy
in schools. Malcolm's Share the Magic Foundation promotes the benefits
of reading to kids in underserved communities. As the New
England Patriots Summer Reading Ambassador, he encourages summer
reading. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
About the Illustrator
Born and raised in northern Ohio, Michael Robertson graduated from
Bowling Green State University with a degree in painting. He spent
10 years as a toy designer and character developer, before trying
his hand at illustration. His work has appeared on many children's
products, greeting cards, books, toys, and magazines, and
has received multiple recognitions from the Society of Illustrators.
- ISBN13 9780702307287
- Publish Date 5 August 2021
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 8 August 2024
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Scholastic
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English