| المراجعة التحريرية: | The mission Betsy and Mr Tiger take on includes many delicious elements - a blue moon, a blushing berry collection, a wish-granting ice-cream. But even more alluring is Gardner's unique prose, full of unusual metaphors and strange ideas, such as an over-worked alphabet and a pyjama-clad sun' Big Issue, Books of the Year. 'This dyslexia-friendly title, full of enchanting illustrations from Nick Maland, is a very playful read' Scotsman, Books of the Year. 'Sally Gardner usually writes for older children, but Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon is for smaller readers, about an intrepid little girl who gets the moon to turn blue and give everyone wishes, courtesy of a gentleman tiger. Dyslexia friendly' Evening Standard, Books of the Year. 'Readers will enjoy the fast-moving plot and the cast of intriguing characters. Nick Maland's attractive illustrations help bring the story to life ... Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon is the first in what is likely to be a popular series' The School Librarian. 'I loved this story and the amazing pictures' Poppy Symonds (11). 'This was my first time reading a book in blue print. The colour, font and illustrations made it enjoyable to read' Rebekah Humphreys (8). 'The story was full of adventure and excitement with lots of surprises along the way' Phoebe Nicholls (9). - Army & You. 'An enchanting fairytale weaving a story of mermaids, ice-creams and a troupe of acrobats. Totally bonkers and a great read. Who knew what happiness could be found in a red balloon?' Angels & Urchins. '[Sally Gardner] chucks magic, a quest and scoopfuls of jeopardy into one of the most original divorce stories I've read' The Times, Books of the Year. 'Sally Gardner can always surprise. In this beautiful little package of a book she delivers a light-hearted adventure... The element of the ridiculous is perfectly controlled ... The assured voice of the narrator instantly and effortlessly transports to this world where imagination reigns' Books for Keeps. 'An enchanting story, in which elements of traditional fairy tale verge on the surreal. But Gardner's skill is to contain even her wildest ideas within a meticulous plot' Emily Bearn, Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year 2018. 'This enchanting new series is an absolute delight ... Striking just the right note of whimsy and magic' Fiona Noble, The Bookseller, Editor's Choice. 'Sally Gardner, the enormously creative author of I, Coriander, chucks magic, a quest and scoopfuls of jeopardy into the first bok in her new series. It's also got dyslexia-friendly type, and Nick Maland's illustrations add to the fun' Alex O'Connell, The Times, Children's Book of the Week. |
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