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4th May 2009ISBN
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Pongwiffy: Back on Track
Kaye Umansky
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Julia Eccleshare's comment:
A brand new adventure for Pongwiffy capturing the modern trend of healthy living. Pongwiffy is still indulging in her disgusting habits in Witchway Wood but suddenly fitness becomes the latest crazy. How will Pongwiffy fare in the witchy sports day. Can she magic herself a clever plan?Pongwiffy the witch was created by the author over 20 years ago and the six titles have entertained millions of children and their parents for a long time. Now, 20 years on they have been brought to life for a new generation with fantastic new covers and best of all, this brand new story Pongwiffy: Back on Track. To view all the Pongwiffy titles click here.
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Synopsis
Pongwiffy: Back on Track by Kaye UmanskyA much-awaited new Pongwiffy title from this very popular author with a huge fan base, published alongside the completely repackaged Pongwiffy backlist
Pongwiffy, a witch of very dirty habits, is slumming it as usual in her filthy hovel, Number One, Dump Edge, Witchway Wood. But all is not well with Pongwiffy. It is slowly dawning on her that a witch cannot live on greasy skunk stew, limitless supplies from Sugary Candy’s, the local sweet shop, and the minimum of exercise alone. Pongwiffy’s teeth, stomach and general body parts are crying out for some healthy care and attention.
It is time to take action. It is time to get healthy. And Pongwiffy is determined to take not only her fellow witches, but all the residents of Witchway Wood with her. There is only one thing for it: the greatest sporting event to happen in Witchway Wood - the O’Lumpicks!
A laugh-out-loud story that is witty and clever, enticingly mixed in with much sludge, slime and very bad habits.
Reviews
‘Brought roars of both delight and disgust . . . an ebulliently uninhibited farce’
Guardian
‘As appealing as Horrid Henry crossed with Winnie the Witch’
The Times
‘Jokey enough to persuade reluctant readers there is pleasure to be had from dipping into books’
Guardian
‘Young readers adore the jokes and the grubbiness’
Daily Telegraph
About The Author
Kaye Umansky is a very successful writer for children, with her books ranging from picture books to novels. Her first novel, Pongwiffy, shot straight onto the bestseller list on publication. She is also the author of the Solomon Snow books. Clover Twig and the Incredible Flying Cottage, published by Bloomsbury in April 2008, is fantastically funny, hugely pacy and full of wonky magic, clutzy characters and lots of energy.
Her bestselling picture books include Tickle My Nose, illustrated by Nick Sharratt.
To celebrate 21 years of the hugely popular Pongwiffy, Bloomsbury are publishing the newly repackaged, newly reillustrated and fantastically funny Pongwiffy series, as well as a brand new title Pongwiffy, Back on Track.
Awards Kay has collected
Nottinghamshire Book Award 1993 for Pongwiffy and The Spell of The Year
TES Junior Music Book Award 1999 for Three Rapping Rats
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