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A brilliantly witty story about how heroes can be found in the most unlikely places (or outfits, for that matter).
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With an action outfit for every occasion, Traction Man patrols the house. Whether he is saving toys (in latex space suit and Perspex helmet, teamed with Rocket Boots); searching the sink for the lost wreck of the sieve (in sub-aqua suit, fluorescent flippers and infra-red mask) or rescuing damsels in distress (in jungle pants, camouflage vest and a bandanna), Traction Man is never less than stylishly turned out and expertly accessorised. He is the last word in heroic fashion flair - until, that is, the day that he is presented with an all-in-one knitted green romper suit and matching bonnet by his owner's granny. Can Traction Man overcome the humiliation of his desperately dowdy new look and rediscover the action hero within or will the burden of the knitted green monstrosity be too great?
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of the funniest books I have ever had the privilege of reading to my grandsons (6½, 5 and 2½). We laughed so much that at one point I was unable to continue reading, with tears running down my face, unable to speak and 3 little boys laughing loudly, this book is a MUST for any child who has ever owned an Action Man. Grown ups will love it too - we can always do with a good laugh!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If my children didn't enjoy it so much I'd think that actually this book is really for the grown-up who's reading to them. The action man character is just so funny, having boy-sized adventures fighting the evil pillow monster on one page, diving into the washing up bowl for an underwater adventure on the next. It is in these foamy waters that he meets his side-kick, Scrubbbing Brush. At Christmas Traction Man is such a member of the family he gets a present from Granny which is an hand-knitted green romper suit and matching bonnet - this is hysterically funny to me and my little listeners but traction man is not impressed. Fortunately it all comes right at the end ready for Traction Man's next perilous adventure. A marvellous story, perfect for 4+. Highly recommended.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I first read this book to my 4 year old son, he went very quiet and still - a sign of a sure winner. Fantastic story line with an action man type hero who does all the things my son does in his imaginative play, with different outfits on. Particularly love the knitted outfit and even my son was taken by the knitted pants! Great detail in the illustrations with lots to look at. This is a book that he looks at over and over agian.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
great for superhero mad boys!
my little man is mad on superheroes but im not always comfortable that the traditional ones are age appropriate for him at just about 5 years old. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. B. Lawler
ROCKET BOOTS!
Bought this for my 2 year old son who absolutely loves this book. Traction Man is his favourite book and I have to read it to him every night before bed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by R. Winters
Brilliant
I have bought this book several times over now to give as birthday presents. Both my children (5 & 7 years) love the story and we read it over and over together. Read more
Published 14 months ago by mummypig
Mrs Jimbles
Excellent book, my 6 year old Son's project at school this term is traction Man. Book Week today his class had to dress up as book character and he has dressed up as traction man! Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. Smith
We love Traction Man
Got this for the children 2 and 4 for christmas after reading at a friend's house. Great book - fun and adventurous story line with lots of humour and great pictures that would... Read more
Published 17 months ago by AJ
Title sounds better than the book
Bought this after I read about it in the TES, linked to a scheme to encourage boys reading. I was really disappointed. Read more
Published 22 months ago by SilverFox
hilarious
Brilliant text and illustrations - appeals to action/adventure/super-hero fixated small boys, with an eye to everyday family life which will amuse the adults and the kids too. Read more
Published 23 months ago by preserved killick
Traction Man is Here to Entertain.
I have read most of Mini Grey's books to my children and we have enjoyed all of them. This is a great addition to her collection. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2010 by P. Harpham
Favourite book!!
Borrowed this book from our local library, and bought it from Amazon soon after. When we first read it, I wasn't sure my 5 year old daughter would get the very dry sense of... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by J. Voce
Traction Man is Here
An action hero that really appeals to boys. My boy heavy Year 3 class just loved this story. Illustrations are great too.
Published on 26 Sep 2009 by Karen Laggan
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