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When Ben arrives home from his holidays near the Dark Mountains, he finds out that the lane at the back of his garden is going to be dug up. He's worried because he knows that the spiders who live under the lane will lose their home and could even be hurt. He has to find Lox, the guardian of the Spider Gate to tell him what's going to happen. Ben and his best friend Jess try desperately to think of somewhere that the spiders could live but they only have four weeks before the workmen arrive. Can they find a safe home for the spiders? If they do, how will they move them? Is there anyone who could help? Maybe Gran has some ideas.

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Publié par	Troubador Publishing Ltd
Date de parution	23 mai 2019
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781838599584
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	5 Mo

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Ben and the Spider Lake

Angela Fish

Illustrated by Michael Avery
ALSO BY ANGELA FISH

Ben and the Spider Gate
Ben and the Spider Prince
‘Anonymous Letters’ Competition at Howell’s School, Cardiff – Year 3 (pre-readers)
The writer of the winning letter received a copy of Ben and the Spider Prince.

Dear Mrs Fish,

I really enjoyed your mysterious book Ben and the Spider Prince . It was imaginative and interesting. One of my favourite characters was Spindra and it’s because she was vicious and ugly on the inside. Your books are always exciting with lots of information about your characters. Ben and the Spider Prince has amazingly creative twists and turns with lots of astonishing scenes and pages.
Sometimes Ben and the Spider Prince really inspires me to create new characters in my own stories. I love how Gran has lots of secrets. I also understand how Ben feels when Jess plays with the new girl in school – it’s very rare though. Some of your creatures are mythical but I don’t care if they aren’t real because they seem real to me.
Nobody in the book likes Spindra but I think deep down she’s not a bad spider and that some spiders don’t treat her right and that they think she’s a bad spider. Thank you for visiting us a lot and I can’t wait to read your new book.
Extracts from the other letters:
I really enjoyed your thoughtful, imaginative story. I am really inspired by your stories.

I think it is an inspirational book and could change our little minds for the better.

I thought it was very adventurous, creative, imaginative, magical and exciting. When you write something magical I think I’m in the story.

The story Ben and the Spider Prince was so extraordinary and amazing it made me want to be involved in the exciting tale. In my opinion you are the most fascinating author in the world! Your tale is so unique!

It is my absolute favourite story ever. It inspired me to write my own story… and hopefully I have learned a lot because I want to make mine as exciting as yours.

I like books but not all books. Ben and the Spider Prince is one of the ones I like.

Your next book will obviously be great like all of your other books.

It really made me jump with excitement.

Ben and the Spider Prince is one of the best books I have ever read. It made my heart smile because your books make me full of joy.

I would love you to write even more and more fascinating imaginative stories.
Praise for Ben and The Spider Prince
Spiders are wonderful, fascinating creatures but too frequently get a bad press. This spellbinding tale will captivate young children between five and eight years old and should help elevate their status as indispensable, awe-inspiring mini-beasts. The adventure concerns a young boy called Ben, and Lox, the gate-keeper of the spider kingdom who lives under the hedge in the boy’s garden. Ben is given the task of collecting three ingredients before the next full moon so that the Spider Wizard can concoct a potion to cure the Spider Prince. He has the additional problem of steering clear of Spindra, the jealous sister of the Spider Queen.
The story is a clever blend of fantasy and contemporary realism as the action moves between the two very different worlds. With the help of his gran, his friend Jess, some fairies and an assortment of other magical creatures, Ben undertakes a quest that tests both his bravery and friendship. The author uses simple concise language and short chapters to engage young children and keep them wanting to know more. My seven-year-old daughter enjoyed reading the book with me and loved the black and white drawings that brought alive the spider kingdom.
The Spider Prince is a sequel to the first adventure, Ben and The Spider Gate and will be followed by Ben and The Spider Lake , to be published on 28 September. However, each book can be enjoyed alone and does not necessitate reading in any strict order. I would recommend this easy-to-read and rewarding book for children at Key Stage One – confident young readers will enjoy reading the book to themselves while younger children will listen entranced by the magical world of the spider kingdom.
New Welsh Reader, Issue 111,
Fo Orbell, Freelance Picture Researcher and Writer. Researcher for Oxford University Press

‘An amazing mix of fantasy and fairly normal school life makes this a must read for pre-secondary school youngsters. Brilliant!’
Books Monthly
www.booksmonthly.co.uk

In this follow-up to Ben and the Spider Gate, Angela’s first book, Lox and the Spider Wizard need Ben’s help again. With accessible language and an engaging storyline, Ben and the Spider Prince is plotted in short sections suited to the younger independent reader, aged 5+. The book also contains 10 charming black and white illustrations.
Welsh Places and Welsh Culture
www.allthingswelsh.co.uk

A joyous and magical story with wonderful illustrations; so well-written that it can delight children and adult readers alike. Can’t wait for the third sequel! *****
Diane Jones,
Book Guild Customer Review

Ben and the Spider Prince is an entrancing and exciting story set in a magical, miniature world. I read this with my 8-year-old granddaughter and we were both hooked from page 1! We enjoyed the special bond between Ben and his Gran and the way that Ben persevered to help his friends. There was so much for us to talk about throughout the book, and the chapters formed natural breaks. The illustrations are delightful. We loved the dragonfly fairies and the tiny dragons – perhaps we will spot some in our gardens?
Josie P, Whitstable

My daughter and I have thoroughly enjoyed both of your books about Ben. We think that Ben and the Spider Prince is a wonderful book that nicely continues the story of Ben and the Spider Gate , with an unusual surprise. We also loved the growth of the relationship of Ben with both his grandmother and Lox. My daughter Isobel pushed for an extra chapter each evening before bedtime, to find out what happened next. She also always insists on singing the rhymes. We both look forward to the next adventure.
Elizabeth A, Penarth

Ben is off on another suspense-filled, magical adventure helping Lox and the Spider Kingdom. I love the affectionate interaction between Ben and his Gran, and Ben’s wish to be kind and helpful to Lox the spider, and Jess, his best friend. My grandchildren are going to be intrigued and delighted when I read them this story.
Liz D, Retired Assistant Principal and Junior School teacher, Christchurch, New Zealand.

What a lovely story which we read from cover to cover. A real treat for any parent or grandparent to buy for a Christmas or birthday present. We are looking forward to reading Ben’s next adventure in Ben and the Spider Lake . Angela, you have made your books a real treat not only for the children but a really interesting read for us adults.
Margaret & Peter B, Rugby
(Grandparents of adults with hopes
of being Great-Grandparents soon)

This book is an exciting read for young children. It has everything – it’s mysterious, adventurous and heart-warming – a real page-turner. The illustrations are beautiful, especially the one of Ben and Jess in the tent, and Lox and the owl in the tree. My grandson loved it.
Ann R, Tonyrefail

‘I liked this story very much – especially the drawings.’
Ben P (8) Cardiff

‘In this book I think Ben was more adventurous and I liked that.’
Aidan P (10) Cardiff

We have been thoroughly looking forward to reading the second book about Ben and the Spider Prince after experiencing his first adventure. As a teacher I feel it is extremely important to get the author’s perspective on the characters and roots of the story, as it gives the children a further insight into the plot and the mind of the creator. I feel that the children can gain a deeper relationship with all the characters through interaction with the author.
A S,
Connaught House School, London

Congratulations on the book! Several of the girls in Year 3 are proud owners of a copy and we often talk about your visits to us with much excitement. The girls are always thrilled to see you and find your visits inspiring.
Victoria J,
Howell’s School, Cardiff.
Copyright © 2019 Angela Fish

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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