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Traction Man Is Here (Paperback)

by Mini Grey (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Red Fox (6 April 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099451093
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099451099
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 21.6 x 0.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,685 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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Traction Man is here! With an action outfit for every occasion, he patrols the house saving toys, guarding toast, searching for lost wrecks and rescuing damsels in distress. Our hero is ready for anything...or is he?

"Traction Man is a delight" SUNDAY TIMES.

"Fresh, funny and innovative" SCOTSMAN.

"An instant hit" OBSERVER.

"Fantastic" INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY.

"Deliciously tongue in cheek" GUARDIAN.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Traction Man, 8 Sep 2006
By K. Clayden "Granny Seaside" (Devon) - See all my reviews
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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!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hero Worship, 19 April 2006
By blueannacee (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is BRILLIANT!, 19 Jul 2006
By ELH Browning "Esther-Lou" (Kingston Bagpuize, Oxon) - See all my reviews
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 1 month ago by Karen Laggan

2.0 out of 5 stars So-So
Not a huge fan of Mini Grey - this book has a good idea behind it, but the artwork is too busy, and the story doesn't really have much to say.
Published 9 months ago by A. Wright

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, must read
Traction Man is here is a fantastic story, wonderfully written, very funny and has great illustrations, everything you need. Read more
Published 9 months ago by F. Skears

5.0 out of 5 stars A funny, enjoyable read.
This book is hilarious and great fun as an adult to read to your kids. Mini Grey puts her action figure into grave danger when he meets a poisonous dishcloth, the wicked professor... Read more
Published 9 months ago by sapitt

5.0 out of 5 stars Action Man boys must have!
We borrowed this from the library and renewed it again and again and eventually bought it on-line as it was such a favourite. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2007 by Kate Walker

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