{"title":"Jack Lawrence","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the vibrant world of Jack Lawrence, where adventure leaps off the page and into the imaginations of young readers. An acclaimed author and illustrator, Jack Lawrence is best known for his exhilarating work on the beloved children's series, featuring dynamic characters and thrilling narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his exciting book, \u003cem\u003eSonic The Hedgehog: Bad Guys\u003c\/em\u003e, Jack Lawrence brings to life the electrifying universe of Sonic with flair and creativity. This captivating tale invites readers to explore rich storylines filled with action, humour, and unforgettable characters, making it a delightful read for children and Sonic fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJack Lawrence's knack for storytelling and vivid illustrations ensures that his books not only entertain but also inspire the next generation of readers. Whether your child is a long-time fan of the Sonic series or new to the world of graphic novels, Jack Lawrence's works are an excellent addition to any young book lover's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enchanting tales woven by Jack Lawrence and let your child's imagination soar to extraordinary new heights.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"finding-hester-by-jack-lawrence-9781917439138","title":"Finding Hester","description":"Operation Mincemeat is one of the stranger tales to come out of the Second World War. A corpse dressed as a British pilot was dropped in the ocean near Spain, with the forged documents he carried landing in the hands of the Germans to convince them to move their troops to the advantage of the allied forces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an event perhaps most popularly told in Ben Macintyre's 2010 book Operation Mincemeat: The True Spy Story That Changed the Course of World War II, but it has recently been retold in a 2021 film and is currently the plot of an Olivier-winning West End musical. Operation Mincemeat has never been more familiar to the public.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo sell the ruse of the corpse, MI5 had to create a credible backstory for their fictitious pilot. They filled his briefcase with receipts, cigarettes, a photograph, and, importantly, two fabricated love letters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interview with MI5 secretary Jean Leslie, conducted by Macintyre for his book, revealed the name of the woman behind those letters to be a 'Hester Leggett'. This has been repeated ever since, including in both the film and the musical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHester Leggett does not exist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe false identity was discovered by a group of fans of the musical. While we know much about the other key figures portrayed in the musical, Hester was always more of a mystery and once the group started to research her, they discovered she was actually Hester Leggatt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis misplaced vowel made all the difference and we uncovered a huge amount about the real Hester. This book tells the story of how the musical fanbase found her school records, her family, her real love letters from the Second World War, and definitive confirmation from MI5 that they had the right person.","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46956663570668,"sku":"9781917439138","price":39.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18974083482870.jpg?v=1762401030"},{"product_id":"sonic-the-hedgehog-bad-guys-by-ian-flynn-9781684057962","title":"Sonic The Hedgehog: Bad Guys","description":"The mastermind behind the Metal Virus isn't done yet. Sonic writer extraordinaire Ian Flynn brings you the latest elaborate scheme from the Blue Blur's newest nemesis!\n\nThe mastermind behind the Metal Virus isn't done yet. Sonic writer extraordinaire Ian Flynn brings you the latest elaborate scheme from the Blue Blur's newest nemesis!\n\nDr. Starline is back to his evil antics! But to enact his latest scheme, he'll have to get into an abandoned Eggman base, past an army of badniks! And to do that, he'll need the help of some of Sonic's greatest enemies!\n\nMimic, Rough, Tumble, and Zavok are back and badder than ever! Starline's promised them incredible power, so Sonic and friends had better watch out. That is, if the not-so-good doctor can get these Bad Guys to stop fighting each other and work together.\n\nCollects the four-issue mini-series from Ian Flynn and veteran Sonic artist Jack Lawrence.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996133937388,"sku":"9781684057962","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/51941fae5affbc0c5beb9684234a8bf8.jpg?v=1763156667"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jack-lawrence.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}