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Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon
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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.
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.
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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.
'Tigers have their secrets and their whiskers, their tails and their tales.'
Sally Gardner's enchanting new series, illustrated by Nick Maland, is a fairy tale full of traditional ingredients. When Betsy K. Glory, the daughter of a mermaid and an ice-cream maker, meets the mysterious Mr Tiger they have a giant challenge: a moon to turn blue, berries to collect, and wishable-delicious ice-cream to create. The sort that makes wishes come true.
With Mr Tiger and his troupe of Gongalong circus acrobats, a toad under a spell, a lonely giant, and Mum and Dad, Betsy sets off on her quest.
This book will be printed in blue ink in Dyslexie, a font specially designed to make reading easier - and more fun. Sally is the founder of NuWord, which champions positive debate about dyslexia.
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Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon by Sally Gardner has been praised for its whimsical and enchanting narrative, blending traditional fairy tales with modern elements. The story is complemented by Nick Maland's charming illustrations and features dyslexia-friendly type, making it accessible to a broad audience. Critics appreciate its imaginative plot, delightful characters, and the balance between humour and magic.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781786697189
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 April 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Zephyr
Illustration: 50 integrated b&w
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 208
About the Author
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.ย Nick Maland is an award-winning illustrator. His book Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide won the Booktrust Early Years Award.
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