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  2. November 2021 - Exploring fact through fiction

November 2021 - Exploring fact through fiction

Our #BeanstalkBrilliant Book of the Month for November is 'The Vanishing Lake' written and illustrated by Paddy Donnelly. Read more about this beautiful story based on a regular occurrence at this real lake in Ireland and hear from the author himself! You'll also discover more Beanstalk Brilliant books that help children explore fact through fiction.

About the book - The Vanishing Lake

About the book - The Vanishing Lake

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Published: 10th November, 2021

Author: Gill Worrall

Meet author and illustrator Paddy Donnelly

Meet author and illustrator Paddy Donnelly

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Published: 9th November, 2021

Updated: 10th November, 2021

Author: Gill Worrall

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Updated: 11th November, 2021

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