Plane

Why Things Don't Work

by David West

Alice wants to fly her Aunt Annie's plane. But, when she arrives at the airport, she finds it doesn't work. In fact, it's in pieces! Luckily, her cousin is on hand to help rebuild it. Join them in their quest to rebuild the plane, and along the way dis

32 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2006

About the author

David West is a graphic designer, illustrator and author of children's information books. He has produced over 500 titles on subjects ranging from dinosaurs and mythology to technology and science. Some of his best known titles include Brain Surgery for Beginners, 53 1/2 Things that Changed the World and Dinosaurs in My Street.

David went to art school in Kingston-upon-Thames and Harrow, where he specialised in information graphics. He lives in south west London with his wife, two sons, a cat and a goldfish who's over 14 years old.

When he's not illustrating, writing and designing he can be found fishing for salmon in Scottish rivers or painting portraits for fun.