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Izzy the Inventor
Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected Unicorn
Lisa l'inventrice et une sympathique licorne sont les protagonistes de cette nouvelle collection de récits pleins d'humour mêlant magie et sciences. Ce récit inaugure une toute nouvelle collection d'aventures hilarantes qui mettent en scène une formidable héroïne, Lisa l'inventrice, et une sympathique licorne sur un fond de magie et d'expériences scientifiques. Les récits illustrés et faciles à lire sont bien adaptés aux enfants qui apprennent à lire.
Passionnée par les sciences, Lisa l'inventrice ne croit pas à la magie... jusqu'à l'apparition de sa marraine la fée. Celle-ci l'envoie au Pays des Contes en compagnie d'une licorne très enthousiaste avec pour mission de venir en aide au prince charmant prisonnier de la Montagne Maudite. Pour échapper aux trolls, aux lutins et au lac du désespoir sans fond, Lisa va devoir faire appel à ses connaissances scientifiques. Chemin faisant, elle découvrira la valeur de l'amitié et reconnaîtra qu'un peu de magie peut être fort utile.
Passionnée par les sciences, Lisa l'inventrice ne croit pas à la magie... jusqu'à l'apparition de sa marraine la fée. Celle-ci l'envoie au Pays des Contes en compagnie d'une licorne très enthousiaste avec pour mission de venir en aide au prince charmant prisonnier de la Montagne Maudite. Pour échapper aux trolls, aux lutins et au lac du désespoir sans fond, Lisa va devoir faire appel à ses connaissances scientifiques. Chemin faisant, elle découvrira la valeur de l'amitié et reconnaîtra qu'un peu de magie peut être fort utile.
- GenresChildrens
128 pages, Paperback
Published May 11, 2023
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Zanna Davidson
98 books51 followersZanna Davidson (also writing under the name Susanna Davidson) has been writing children's books for Usborne for nearly 20 years. She likes dogs, books and climbing trees. Follow Zanna on Instagram and Twitter at @ZannaDavidson
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December 17, 2024
Заляти сме от детски книжки и си признавам, че с годините станах все по-селективна. Винаги ми се иска да четем смислени истории, такива, през които децата учат и понякога забравям, че четенето при тях може да е и смях и забава. Рядко откривам (както за себе си, така и за момичетата) умни смешни книги, а тази е точно такава!
Едно от големите попадения тази година. Смеем се с глас и дори научихме няколко научни факта!
Едно от големите попадения тази година. Смеем се с глас и дори научихме няколко научни факта!
January 25, 2024
The first book in the series in which a tiny girl who loves science gets transported to a land of magic and unicorns.
So this week I was FINALLY able to find and read the first book in the Izzy the Inventor series! My library finally had a copy! In Dutch of course, so instead of unexpected unicorns it is a dancing one (and lord Henry does love to dance a lot, haha). But the translation felt natural and fun!
In this book we see how it all started, how Izzy got sucked into a quest in Fairytale Land! How she was so into science that an intervention was kinda needed. An intervention to show her that science is all cool and well, but you also need imagination and some magic in your life! Even the great Einstein said so! I loved seeing Izzy go on a quest in Fairytale land and travel the lands, with Henry her unicorn friend who loves to dance, throw glitter around… but oh yeah, cannot fly. I loved seeing her find challenges and meet them with science. Like the trolls who weren’t really angry for no reason, but wanted some slime! Well, our inventor has a recipe just for that! She comes across other creatures as well and I looked forward to the science she would use to complete her goals. Plus, I loved seeing Fairyland again, it is such a fun place and there are so many fun places to explore and see. Though some of them don’t really deserve their names, and no I won’t spoil which ones, just read the book (and be prepared to laugh).
I loved reading about the prince, about his troubles and I loved how Izzy reacted + her plan. I could definitely understand the prince though. I was happy with the solution!
Also on that note, dear Izzy, I could definitely understand your parents, I love inventions, but given what happened to your inventions so far, I would also be a bit hesitant as a parent/person in the nearby vicinity, haha.
I loved how the book ended, I am happy that Izzy has learned a lesson on imagination, magic.
Plus, I love that we got recipes for the science stuff that Izzy did in the book, I definitely want to try that crystal one!
Oh, and just like the other book, this book is full of fun illustrations by Elissa Elwick. Really full. They are everywhere, and I love it!
All in all, I would highly recommend this book to all and I cannot wait for another book in the series~
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
So this week I was FINALLY able to find and read the first book in the Izzy the Inventor series! My library finally had a copy! In Dutch of course, so instead of unexpected unicorns it is a dancing one (and lord Henry does love to dance a lot, haha). But the translation felt natural and fun!
In this book we see how it all started, how Izzy got sucked into a quest in Fairytale Land! How she was so into science that an intervention was kinda needed. An intervention to show her that science is all cool and well, but you also need imagination and some magic in your life! Even the great Einstein said so! I loved seeing Izzy go on a quest in Fairytale land and travel the lands, with Henry her unicorn friend who loves to dance, throw glitter around… but oh yeah, cannot fly. I loved seeing her find challenges and meet them with science. Like the trolls who weren’t really angry for no reason, but wanted some slime! Well, our inventor has a recipe just for that! She comes across other creatures as well and I looked forward to the science she would use to complete her goals. Plus, I loved seeing Fairyland again, it is such a fun place and there are so many fun places to explore and see. Though some of them don’t really deserve their names, and no I won’t spoil which ones, just read the book (and be prepared to laugh).
I loved reading about the prince, about his troubles and I loved how Izzy reacted + her plan. I could definitely understand the prince though. I was happy with the solution!
Also on that note, dear Izzy, I could definitely understand your parents, I love inventions, but given what happened to your inventions so far, I would also be a bit hesitant as a parent/person in the nearby vicinity, haha.
I loved how the book ended, I am happy that Izzy has learned a lesson on imagination, magic.
Plus, I love that we got recipes for the science stuff that Izzy did in the book, I definitely want to try that crystal one!
Oh, and just like the other book, this book is full of fun illustrations by Elissa Elwick. Really full. They are everywhere, and I love it!
All in all, I would highly recommend this book to all and I cannot wait for another book in the series~
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
July 29, 2024
Izzy loves science. She loves experiments and wants to be an inventor. When she is summoned to help get some fairy tales back on track, she is sceptical - she doesn't believe in fairies and magic. But can she use her science knowledge, along with a little imagination, to help everybody out?
This book by Zanna Davidson is great for budding scientists or anyone with a curious mind. Mixing well-known fairy tales with science and experiments shows that you don't have to believe in just one or the other. Izzy is a strong character who knows her own mind but who also realises that sometimes you have to adjust your beliefs.
The book is set out in a way that makes it very accessible for emerging readers. There are no long pages full of text: the story is set out in a way that incorporates the illustrations by Elissa Elwick as part of the story, rather than an addition. Speech bubbles, maps, explanations and experiments are interspersed throughout the book as integral elements of telling the story. This makes it very user-friendly and an ideal book to those starting out with longer texts. That's not to say it's and easy book- the vocabulary is challenging in places and scientific vocabulary is used appropriately throughout.
This would be a great addition to any class book shelf or school library.
This book by Zanna Davidson is great for budding scientists or anyone with a curious mind. Mixing well-known fairy tales with science and experiments shows that you don't have to believe in just one or the other. Izzy is a strong character who knows her own mind but who also realises that sometimes you have to adjust your beliefs.
The book is set out in a way that makes it very accessible for emerging readers. There are no long pages full of text: the story is set out in a way that incorporates the illustrations by Elissa Elwick as part of the story, rather than an addition. Speech bubbles, maps, explanations and experiments are interspersed throughout the book as integral elements of telling the story. This makes it very user-friendly and an ideal book to those starting out with longer texts. That's not to say it's and easy book- the vocabulary is challenging in places and scientific vocabulary is used appropriately throughout.
This would be a great addition to any class book shelf or school library.
November 17, 2023
A really cute story! Love the connections between science and fantasy. A really clever story with Izzy solving problems for fairytale creatures with science.
We'd love to try the science experiments included at the back.
Lots of fun pictures throughout.
Short chapters make it easy to read quickly.
Simple story and fun characters.
We're excited to read book 2.
We'd love to try the science experiments included at the back.
Lots of fun pictures throughout.
Short chapters make it easy to read quickly.
Simple story and fun characters.
We're excited to read book 2.
January 29, 2024
What a cute book! I read it to see if it was something I could use for my classroom and it's absolutely perfect. I couldn't help but think of all the fun science experiments we could do and was pleased to see them all listed at the end of the book. I can't wait to add this to our classroom read aloud library!
September 25, 2025
Los libros de Nora son muy simpáticos y divertidos. Me gusta que tomen la inspiración de los cuentos tradicionales y los reimagine de una forma mucho más acorde a los tiempos en los que vivimos. Y la parte de "ciencia" (más manualidades que otra cosa) es un añadido muy divertido también. E interactivo, los libros tienen una segunda vida con esos experimentos. Muy bien.
February 15, 2024
Read this with my little girl over 3 nights.
Really well written and a great way of mixing science with fantasy. Love the experiments at the end to try at home to bring a love of science into the home.
Zanna Davidson has a brilliant way of writing which makes it engaging and the pictures really help with the imagination of the story.
Will definitely be reading the rest of the series.
Really well written and a great way of mixing science with fantasy. Love the experiments at the end to try at home to bring a love of science into the home.
Zanna Davidson has a brilliant way of writing which makes it engaging and the pictures really help with the imagination of the story.
Will definitely be reading the rest of the series.
September 16, 2023
This was cute. Definitely one for LKS2 (maybe even younger). Izzy is a science and facts kinda gal, but when a fairy comes along and whisks her away to save the day, can Izzy combine her love of science with just a touch of magic?
October 11, 2023
Cute! Reminded me a bit of “Princess in Black”, “Phoebe and her Unicorn”, and “Ada Twist: scientist” all rolled into one. I liked that she had the science experiments to move her through the hurdles of the story and that it included the change to the “Cinderella” fairy tale.
May 4, 2024
A fun story about a girl who wants to be an inventor. When a fairy comes to her and asks for help saving the world of fairy tales, she must make a decision.
Can science save the Fairytale Land creatures?
Can science save the Fairytale Land creatures?
July 9, 2024
As a book for kids, what's not to love? I'm obsessed with Henry the unicorn such a unique character. Went in expecting very little from this book for my 6 year olds bedtime but I loved it. Mixing familiar fairytales and other elements with science, it really was a lot of fun
August 23, 2024
Read with my 7-year-old. Great vocabulary words. Includes experiments that are doable. Child asked about the names of important scientists. Kid loves the speech bubbles. Concept great (female scientist AND fairy-tale and I'm also not the target audience 😉 we will read the next book in this series.
April 13, 2024
Cute. I liked the focus on science and re-doing the fairytales.
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