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Patrick The Party-Hater
  • Published: 30 June 2011
  • ISBN: 9781446405697
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 96

Patrick The Party-Hater



A Young Corgi story sure to touch a nerve with many readers, from a two-times Smarties Prizewinner.

Balloons? Sausages on sticks? An entertainer? Oh NO! It must be a party . . .

Patrick loves making models and creating his own inventions. He does not love Musical Bumps, big crowds and having to be jolly. But his mum is convinced that going to parties is good for him. She even wants him to have one of his own. Surely there must be a better idea?

  • Published: 30 June 2011
  • ISBN: 9781446405697
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 96

About the author

Emily Smith

Emily Smith is a journalist and mother of three children. Her very first children's book, ASTRID THE AU PAIR FROM OUTER SPACE, won the silver medal in the 6-8 age group, at the Smarties Prize 1999. Her next title for Young Corgi, THE SHRIMP, won the 6-8 age group Smarties gold medal in 2000.

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Praise for Patrick The Party-Hater

Another excellent offering from this award-winning author

Teaching and Learning

Clever and wryly observant

Michael Thorn, TES

This is a superb book which is a joy to read

Write Away!

This is an engaging and sensitive story . . . Jam-packed with fun and a wonderful read

Carlisle News & Star

Well-paced with a dramatic crescendo and appealing, amusing illustrations

Junior