Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again
by
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Illustrated by Joe Berger
When the Tooting family find a vast abandoned engine and fit it to their camper van, they have no idea of the adventure that lies ahead. The engine used to belong to an extraordinary flying car and it wants to be back on the road again ...fast! The Tootings can haul on the steering wheel and pull the handbrake as hard as they like, but their camper van now has a mind of her own.
It's not long before they're hurtling along on a turbocharged chase as Chitty tracks down her long-lost bodywork. But there are sinister forces at work too. When it comes to a car as special as Chitty, everybody wants a piece of her ...
This inventive and entertaining sequel to the original story of Chitty Chitty Bang Bangis packed full of humour and fun. Lively llustrations by 2011 Booktrust Best New Illustrator Joe Berger provide the perfect accompaniment to Frank Cottrell Boyce's story.
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
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Frank Cottrell Boyce
Frank Cottrell Boyce is a children's novelist and screenwriter. His first book, Millions, won the Carnegie Medal in 2005 and was made into a film by Danny Boyle. His second, Framed, is currently being filmed by the BBC. His latest book Cosmic was shortlisted for the Guardian Book Award and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.
He wrote the films, Millions, 24 Hour Party People, Welcome to Sarajevo and Hilary and Jackie.
He lives in Liverpool with his wife and seven children.
Frank Cottrell Boyce, © Macmillan Children's Books -
Joe Berger
Joe Berger has been drawing for as long as he can remember. He grew up loving books and the thought of giving children the same excitement he felt from reading is a huge part of his inspiration.
The official illustrator of World Book Day 2010, Joe has had three picture books published: Hattie the Bad, Bridget Fidget and Bridget Fidget – Hold on Tight! (Puffin Books).
He has a background in animation and illustrates a weekly comic strip in the Guardian. He lives in Bristol with his wife and three daughters.He received a Booktrust Best New Illustrators Award in 2011.
Illustration technique
Joe’s illustrations are hand drawn with pencil, pen or wax crayon and then scanned into the computer where he adds colour. Before using the computer he found colouring difficult. He explains that using the computer you can make mistakes and correct them and once you’ve got used to this freedom you can’t go back.
http://www.joeberger.co.uk/
Joe Berger
