Isabel Williams (Is for short) is something of a challenge, even for her best friend Robert. As a new girl at a 1970s comprehensive she seems vulnerable, but she soon starts putting her teachers in their place with her amazing knowledge of science, bridges and the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Robert soon finds himself dodging school to visit antiquated lift shafts and getting lost in the science museum in a bid to keep up with his mercurial fellow pupil, who at times actually appears to believe she is Bunel reincarnated. But then, after a showdown in school - over Brunel - Is goes missing and only Robert sets knows where she could have gone... This new children's novel by Derek Webb aims to engage girls in particular with science and engineering, as well as introducing younger readers to Key Stage 2 science principles, and the history of Brunel, while at the same time offering them a fun and adventurous read.
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Derek Webb is a video scriptwriter and successful playwright. He has previously dramatised many Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl and Children's Classics for audiobooks published by Hodder Headline, Harper Collins and Random House.
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By Private
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"The book is education made fun. I found the experiment with the brick and a piece of string really fascinating. I liked Is because she was different and strong in a good way. There must be a `Mr Philips' in every school which made the story real. I learnt a lot by reading a cool story. I like that. I think Brunel was quite cool too." Anaïs Kilbey (age 10)
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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After meeting Derek Webb at her school, my ten year old daughter bought this book. She is dyslexic and so we have been reading it to her. She's three quarters of the way through it and has already been inspired to get into model bridge making. Her latest creation (made using magnetic rods and ball bearings) was a bridge that was 8" long and can support the weight of 72 old Pennies (1/4 kg). Thanks to this book, engineering, is now an optional career path along with fashion design!
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Kitty Kilbey
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`I loved `IS'. It's a really good book. I couldn't put it down. I loved the way Is bravely talked back to Mr. Philips the school teacher. I loved the fact it was funny and educational. I learnt a lot about Brunel. I gave a copy of the book to my school, as it's a really good Book to have in the school library.'
Kitty Kilbey (age 11)
Kitty Kilbey (age 11)
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Is Review
I liked the way there is mystery and also parts that make you laugh all put together. Is was a wonderful read and it was great how I felt the characters all coming to life around... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Yvonne Keen
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doesn't let you go
"I was very pleased with the book. It captured my attention right away and it doesnt let you go until the very end. Read more
Published on 15 May 2011 by Reviewer
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Clever, original and entertaining
An enjoyable read with an unusual storyline, cleverly told. A first person viewpoint which is not told from the central character is unusual, but works well. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2011 by buttercup
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Entertaining and Educational
I don't normally read novels in two sittings, over two days, but with IS I did. Entertaining and educational and enthralling, a joy of a novel which both children and adults can... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2010 by R. Goldsmith
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A great read
This book is a little gem. I was enthralled from the opening lines and couldn't put it down. It is most unusual to find a children's novel with such depth of sensitive... Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by Dr. S. G. Hosier
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Review of Is
I enjoyed this book - even though I'm supposed to be a grown up. The relationship between Robert and Is is delicate and tender, and the characters and mannerisms of the teachers... Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by F. Wheatley
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Mystery and fun
I loved this book, it is full of mystery and puzzles. Is is a fantastic character. I want to keep it for my children to read one day.
Published on 14 May 2010
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