Simon Percy's parents went up in a hot-air balloon when he was six weeks old. It's now his 10th birthday, and they still haven't returned! Simon is dreading the new school term, but the arrival of an unconventional new teacher cheers him up.
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"Quirky, sweet, magical, and very funny. Perfect for 8-10 year-olds (and me!). I LOVE Hilary McKay's books! " — Stephanie (5 out of 5 stars)
"Quirky, sweet, magical, and very funny. Perfect for 8-10 year-olds (and me!). I LOVE Hilary McKay's books! "
" Quirky, sweet, magical, and very funny. Perfect for 8-10 year-olds (and me!). I LOVE Hilary McKay's books! "
Hilary McKay was born in Boston, Lincolnshire. Her first book, The Exiles, about an unusual family called the Conroys, was published in 1991 and went on to win the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award. The sequel, The Exiles at Home, won the Smarties Prize, and a third volume, The Exiles in Love, was also acclaimed.
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