Corby Flood facts for kids
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| Author | Paul Stewart |
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| Illustrator | Chris Riddell |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Far-Flung Adventures |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
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Publication date
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7 April 2005 |
| Pages | 259 |
| ISBN | 978-0-385-60724-7 |
| OCLC | 57484198 |
| Preceded by | Fergus Crane |
| Followed by | Hugo Pepper |
Corby Flood is an exciting children's book written by Paul Stewart and brought to life with amazing illustrations by Chris Riddell. It was first published in 2005 and even won a special award, the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Silver Award!
Contents
Discovering Corby Flood's Adventure
This book tells the story of Corby Flood, a seemingly ordinary girl from an ordinary family. Their adventure begins aboard the SS Euphonia, a huge ship that was once known as "the Empress of the Seas." Now, it's mostly a cargo ship, but it still carries a few passengers.
Who is on Board?
Corby's family is on the ship, heading to a new town called Harbor Heights. Her dad, Mr. Flood, is starting a new job designing umbrellas. He used to be an engineer, but a bridge he built collapsed, which was a big disappointment for him.
Other interesting characters on the ship include:
- The captain of the SS Euphonia.
- Lieutenant Letchworth-Crisp, who is very interested in Corby's older sister.
- A third engineer.
- Mr. and Mrs. Hattenswiller.
- A mysterious person known as The Man from Cabin 21.
- And, perhaps most intriguing, a secret group called the Brotherhood of Clowns.
Corby's Challenges and Mysteries
Corby has a lot to deal with on this journey. She has to handle the annoying Lieutenant and the playful antics of her four older brothers. But the biggest mystery is figuring out the connection between the Brotherhood of Clowns and a sad, haunting tune that seems to follow them.
The adventure takes a surprising turn when Corby finds herself shipped to a strange, faraway place. And to make things even more unusual, she's wearing a bumblebee costume! Corby must find a way to get back to the ship and solve the mysteries before it's too late.
Hidden Meanings in Names
A fun fact about the characters in Corby Flood is that many of their names are inspired by different fonts! For example, you might notice names similar to Garamond, Franklin Gothic, Times Roman, and Palatino. This adds a clever, hidden layer to the story for readers to discover.
