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Doctor Who: The Secret in Vault 13
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Doctor Who: The Secret in Vault 13
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) David Solomons
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Series | Doctor Who |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:304 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781405937610
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Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Random House Children's UK
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Imprint |
BBC Children's Books
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Publication Date |
1 November 2018 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A funny and exciting new adventure for the Doctor - written by children's books superstar David Solomons! _____ "David Solomons's zany, inimitable wit makes for a series of capers that are thrilling and satisfying."- The Guardian A sinister school where graduation means death . . . A monstrous mystery lurking below a quiet London street . . . A desperate plea for help delivered by . . . hang on. A potted plant? The Doctor has been summoned. The galaxy is in terrible danger, and only a Time Lord can save it. But to do so, she must break in to an ancient vault on a remote and frozen world - from which nobody has ever returned alive . . . Can the Doctor and her friends Yaz, Ryan and Graham uncover the shocking secret in Vault 13? A thrilling, hilarious and scary adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor, as portrayed by Jodie Whittaker. Perfect for younger readers, this will be a must-have for fans, and an ideal introduction to Doctor Who and the brilliant new series airing in autumn 2018.
Author Biography
David Solomons is the best-selling author of the My Brother is a Superhero books, the first of which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2016 and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year 2016. David also won the 2018 Laugh Out Loud Awards (Lollies) with the second book in this series, My Gym Teacher is an Alien Overlord. He is a lifelong Doctor Who fan. In addition to his acclaimed children's fiction, David Solomons has been writing screenplays for many years - his first feature film was an adaptation of Five Children and It, starring Kenneth Branagh and Eddie Izzard. He was born in Glasgow and now lives in Dorset with his wife, the novelist Natasha Solomons, their son Luke and their daughter, Lara.
ReviewsDavid Solomons's zany, inimitable wit makes for a series of capers that are thrilling and satisfying. * The Guardian * Solomons has woven together an exciting, action-packed, fun-filled plot with unforgettable characters to create this rollercoaster adventure. Whether your youngsters are already confirmed Doctor Who fans, or eager to learn more about this iconic TV character, this amazing adventure is guaranteed to both entertain and amuse. * Lancashire Evening Post * Fizzes with wit and bold ideas; Solomons writes with confidence and style * Starburst Magazine * Great fun * Sci Fi Bulletin * This book will be adored by Doctor Who fans and may even create new ones. I am really looking forward to sharing this at school and getting the children's opinions/reviews. * Toppsta Teacher Review *
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