Worm, Slug, Maggot and Leech are firm friends sharing the ups and downs of life together but they are deeply troubled by the way they look. Wishing for a miracle to make them beautiful, Miss Stick Insect offers her assistance. Through the incredible powers of her mind and positive thought, she helps the creatures achieve what they think will be a marvellous make over. But Miss Stick Insect also has a valuable lesson for the creatures as they begin to realise their new found beauty has come with consequences. The four friends discover that being beautiful has not made their lives complete and they now face a difficult choice...
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Polly Walker Biography
Polly was born in Northampton in 1977 but now lives in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire with her young family.
Her background is in children's education. Originally training as a primary school teacher she made a transition to specialising in Special Educational Needs - specifically teaching children and young people that were per
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