George the steelworker is working his very last day before retirement. He signs his name on a huge girder that will become part of the [London 2012] [stadium] and his colleagues give a big cheer. But before George leaves he picks up two molten fragments that have fallen from the girder and puts them in his bag. That night, George works in his shed, shaping the two drops of metal into little figures - one for his grandson Jack; the other for his granddaughter Lily. A miraculous surprise awaits the children in the morning - for once unwrapped, and placed on the windowsill, the figures are hit by the beams of a [rainbow], breaking through the clouds. At one, they shiver into life and begin to move. Before long they are attempting to talk and are rushing around the attic room, which is full of photographs and books about the Olympic and Paralympic Games. But this is just the beginning of their wonderful journey of discovery. The rainbow returns and Wenlock and Mandeville - as they will come to be known - set off on its brilliant beams to learn more about the wonderful country they have arrived in, and the amazing sports that will make up the London 2012 Games.
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Adapted from a story by Michael Morpurgo OBE , an award-winning author of over 100 books for children. His bestselling titles include Butterfly Lion, Private Peaceful and War Horse, to name but a few. Michael was the Children's Laureate from 2003-2005. He lives in Devon with his wife Clare and together they run the charity Farms for City Children.
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By dottie
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I got this book for my son who is mad on wenlock and mandeville. It is all about a grand father who works at metal factory where they are making part of the olympic stadium.when they lift the metal in place some bits fall off when they are cold the grandfather pickes them up and takes them home there he works the metal into Wenlock and mandeville and then they come to life.My son loves this story each night we have to read it I would buy it again and again and big children will love the story too
By Sue Quick
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This book was in very good condition as stated. It arrived promptly and it was just what i expected from the description given.
By C. S. Hyslop
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My wife is a primary teacher and thought that a book on the London 2012 Olympics would go down well with her Year 2 class - and it did. Many thanks.
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Meet Wenlock and Mandeville
This is a lovely story for young children. It is a picture book story about the Olympics and has excellent pictures.
Published 3 months ago by Yvonne Lloyd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Olympic souvenir
Bought these books to send to relatives who had moved to America. They were well received over there. Many thanks
Published 3 months ago by P SWIGGS
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Brilliant
bought for my 5yr old nephew - enjoyed by him, his older brother and all the various parents, aunts, uncles & grandparents who have to read it at bedtimes!
Published 4 months ago by Reader.8
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Meet Wenlock and Mandeville (London 2012 Story)
Easy to read, Children found it easy to relate to the Olympic mascots. great way to introduce the Olympic topic . Colorful pages.
Published 5 months ago by JEAN BOOTH
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auntys comittment
thankyou for this book meet wenlock and mandeville i was asked to buy it for my niece in vancouver for her kindergarden but before i post it i am going to read it to my... Read more
Published 8 months ago by E.N
5.0 out of 5 stars
good book for children
Bought this for my 2 year old daughter as she loves wenlock and madeville, its a nice story and she enjoys it being read to her again and again
Published 9 months ago by dnj
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wenlock and Manderville
A hugely inspiring book both for myself and my 4 year old grandson. It is one of those books that once you pick it up you cannot put it down until you have finished reading it.
Published 11 months ago by Alemap
4.0 out of 5 stars
cute book
great cute story book, compliments the other items i have bought ref Olympics, very imaginative - both kids and I loved it.I would really recommend to others with young children.
Published 11 months ago by G. Garrill
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good introduction to the Olympic Games
I was not especially inspired by this book, but my pupils loved it and it lead to great discusssions about the Olympic Games and about fantasy in fiction.
Published 13 months ago by English teacher in France
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Topical Book
This was a great purchase for my 8 year old daughter who managed to read it quite quickly and gave her a lovely insight into the creation of Wenlock and Mandeville. Read more
Published 15 months ago by TD
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