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Come and learn how to explain what engineers do in language that is accessible to five to eight year olds with the help of an inquisitive and irrepressible flamingo (Frankie) and her faithful side kick Clarence – the crab who doesn’t like poo on his head. As Frankie and Clarence ...
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Thanks to Tamica and Ciara (aged 8) Frankie the flamingo is now the proud owner of her very own self portrait as a pancake. And after we took this photo we tucked into it with gusto. Ten out of ten was the verdict of everyone ...
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Frankie the flamingo agrees probably anyone can be an artist but is very pleased that after Cath sketched her growing up  she got Jon Evans on board to depict her as the suave cool flamingo she has grown up to be. Its the always asking questions that has led her to ...
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“I think it would help if we actually knew what engineers do!” suggested Clarence brightly. “Um… OK”, a half asleep Frankie replied doubtfully, wondering how she was going to solve that mystery as well as all the others. Sometimes, being an investigator was harder work than certain crabs realised… Plunged ...
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In May 2017 Frankie and Cath went off to visit the fantastic pupils of Northfield Road Primary School in Dudley. Cath had a terrific time reading ‘The mysterious case of the sinking flamingo’ to the 60 Year 2 children, who were all eager to help Frankie the flamingo solve the mystery ...
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Aqualogic, Wirral School Libraries, and St Bridget’s C of E Primary School in West Kirby welcomed Frankie the flamingo on a blustery day by the seaside. Cath had a fab time reading ‘The mysterious case of the sinking flamingo’ to 60 pupils, who enjoyed helping Frankie solve the mystery. Spoiler alert … she ...
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The FID have closed The mysterious case of the sinking flamingo. But they have several pending cases ready to go: The mysterious case of FOG in the sewers! The mysterious case of the block of wood that fell from outer space! The mysterious case of the elephant that forgot! The ...
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Frankie the flamingo, Clarence the crab, and the rest of the Flamingo Investigation Department  visited several schools over the summer term and met loads of willing water detectives who want to tell everyone why it is important to have short showers and to keep rainwater out of the sewers. Holly, from ...
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Frankie has been busy visiting some of her super fans! Sasha, Samantha, Cici, Mimi and LisaMu never miss an opportunity to pose with Frankie the flamingo or her book! Cici and Mimi even coloured in pictures for Frankie, which she absolutely loves. Kamari took the time to read The mysterious case ...
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You can buy the 'The mysterious case of the sinking flamingo' via Amazon, or email us directly if you are a school, or want to buy multiple copies ...
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