Has Anybody Seen a Story?

The Thingummies, Sadie, Spike, and Smudge, lived in Floatyfish, Nowhere, surrounded by soft fluffy clouds. They were bored and wanted a story, so they set off in search of adventure. They found out that 'what ifs are what stories are all about.

Format: Hardback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2019
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Once upon a time, there were three Thingummies named Sadie, Spike, and Smudge. They lived in the middle of Nowhere in a place called Floatyfish, surrounded by soft, fluffy clouds. The Thingummies had everything they needed – plenty of water, plenty of fresh air, and plenty of flutterberries, a delicious kind of flying fruit that you catch with a net.

One day, Sadie sighed. ‘We can’t stay here doing nothing, she said. ‘What we need is a story. ‘But why? asked Spike. ‘I like doing nothing. ‘Well, I’m bored with it, said Sadie. ‘And I bet the people reading this book are bored too. Just look at them! They’ve been watching us for a few pages now. ‘Those people up there? asked Smudge. ‘Don’t worry about them. They look harmless enough to me. ‘Don’t be so lazy, you two! Sadie said. ‘Come on, let’s see if we can find an adventure of our own. So Spike packed a bundle full of flutterberries, and the three of them set off in search of a story.

This delightful book by the acclaimed illustrator Mandana Sadat follows three friends as they head off in search of adventure down Fairytale Trail, Poetry Path, Bedtime Boulevard, Future Freeway, and the Maze of Mumblings. They soon find out that ‘what ifs are what stories are all about. As they travel through these magical places, the Thingummies encounter all sorts of strange and wonderful creatures, including talking trees, singing flowers, and even a mischievous fairy. They also meet a group of brave adventurers who are on a quest to find the lost city of Gold.

The Thingummies are soon caught up in the adventure and find themselves in all sorts of perilous situations. They must brave raging rivers, climb towering mountains, and even face off against a fearsome dragon. But with the help of their new friends and their own courage and determination, they are able to overcome all obstacles and find their way back home.

In the end, the Thingummies realize that the greatest adventure of all is the journey of self-discovery that they have taken along Fairytale Trail, Poetry Path, Bedtime Boulevard, Future Freeway, and the Maze of Mumblings. They have learned that they are stronger and more resilient than they ever thought possible and that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. And they know that they will never forget the magical places they have visited and the friends they have made along the way.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 216 x 306 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500651926