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See moreWhen Finn finds a pen that makes his drawings come true, he sets off on a mission to escape his AWFUL foster parents and discover the truth about his past. But while the pen grants him freedom, fortune and even fame, the consequences to his actions start to mount up. Can Finn save the day the right way? Find out in this laugh-out-loud adventure!
When Finn buys a magic pen at a market stall, it seems like all his problems are solved… but the good times don’t last in this action-packed adventure featuring life on the run, basketball battles, family secrets, and more moral conundrums than you could shake a pen at.
Eleven-year-old Finn lives with his four foster siblings and the TERRIBLE Mr and Mrs Grimshaw. Everything might look okay from the outside, but at home, the Grimshaws lock Finn in the basement and reign terror over his little brothers and sisters. Will the power of a magic pen help Finn save himself and his siblings from their nightmare foster parents, and find out the truth about his past?
Join Finn on an adventure beyond his wildest dreams, armed with a pen that makes everything he draws come true. From defeating a bully in a basketball match to stealing the limelight and serenading the guests at his fancy hotel, Finn discovers he has the power to do anything! But soon, the consequences of his actions start to mount up.
Can Finn resist the temptation of an easy fix and save the day without the increasingly dangerous help of the pen? Find out in this fast-paced, engaging story about family, jealousy, morals, and the importance of being kind to others.
Series: The Pen Series
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781921966538
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 March 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: EK Books
Illustration: Illustrations, black and white
Contributors:
- Illustrated by PJ Reece
- Illustrated by Cherie Dignam
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 256
About the Author
David Lawrence penned his first book in 2007. Since then, he has written 13 fun-filled children’s books aimed at engaging reluctant readers. PJ Reece is an Australian illustrator whose past work includes illustration for Blake Education, and designing greeting cards which sold at various retail outlets. His traditional pen/pencil and wash style illustrations have evolved into digital illustrations using an iPad and drawing app. Cherie Dignam has always loved drawing and works in a variety of mediums. However, she is at her happiest with a good old-fashioned dip pen and ink.
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