Peter Bently’s fun adaptation of Ians Fleming’s original text will introduce the story to a new generation, with gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator, Steve Antony.’Ĭhitty Chitty Bang Bang was Ian Fleming’s only story for children and follows the adventures of a car rescued from the scrapheap and transformed into a magical flying car with a mind of her own. Hachette Children’s Group secured publication rights and their Senior Publisher Anne McNeil expressed their enthusiasm for the project: ‘ Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a much-loved classic story with masses of fans. This stunning new edition of Ian Fleming’s classic children’s story will be brought to life by an award-winning creative team: adapted by Peter Bently with art by Steve Antony. We’re thrilled to announce that next year, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will take to the skies once again, remodelled as a children’s picture book.
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