Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon
Sally Gardner
Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon
Sally Gardner
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English
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Description
An enchanting fairytale about Mr Tiger, and his troupe of acrobats, Betsy K Glory, the daughter of a mermaid and an ice-cream maker, from bestselling author Sally Gardner and illustrated by Nick Maland.
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'
Sally Gardner's tale unfolds with all the beautiful illogicality of a dream, whimsical but staying the right side of twee, and buoyed along by Nick Maland's jaunty, intricately cross-hatched illustrations
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
This enchanting new series is an absolute delight... Striking just the right note of whimsy and magic'
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'
[Sally Gardner] chucks magic, a quest and scoopfuls of jeopardy into one of the most original divorce stories I've read
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?
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'
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'
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
This dyslexia-friendly title, full of enchanting illustrations from Nick Maland, is a very playful read
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
Sally's story of Betsy's adventures with the mysterious Mr Tiger is a mixture of modern and classic – a fairy tale for the present day
A story surreal as any dream... The book delights in its whimsicality, and readers should too'
Sally Gardner is the Costa and Carnegie-winning author of Maggot Moon. Her books have sold over two million copies in many languages and won numerous prizes. Nick Maland is an award-winning illustrator. His book Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide won the Booktrust Early Years Award.
Sally Gardner is the Costa and Carnegie-winning author of Maggot Moon. Her books have sold over two million copies in many languages and won numerous prizes. Nick Maland is an award-winning illustrator. His book Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide won the Booktrust Early Years Award.