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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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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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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.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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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. She has re-read it several times and even taken it into school to share with her class. She and I both love Micheal Morporgo and although this is very different to his usual books it was well worth buying it.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Wenlock and Mandeville are the mascots of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are bound to see them overe and over again so let's get to know them. On his last day at work, George, who has just completed a girder that will be part of the London 2012 Stadium, takes home two fragments of metal and creates figures for his grandchildren. Miraculously, they come to life and learn from the children, who are saddened when they depart. But they know that Wenlock and Mandeville will have lots of exciting adventures around the country - and i hope we get the chance to foillow them. An enchanting story and a fitting tribute to the magic of the Games.
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