When Harry's mum tells him they are going to get an au pair, he isn't quite sure what it means. When he finds out it's a girl to help look after him and baby brother, Fred, he feels a bit suspicious. It might just be a good excuse for the school bully to tease him. However, he soon warms to Astrid when she turns up and especially when she gives him an idea that stops the bully from ever bothering him again. All the same, Harry can't help wondering why Astrid's never heard of tin openers or Coke, and how come her suitcase can move around by itself...

 

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Cornerstone .

Tim Archbold was born in Northumberland and lives in the Scottish Borders. He has written and illustrated over 100 books for children, including Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles (2012). Emily Smith is a winner of The Smarties Gold Award. Her previous book for Orchard, Whem Mum threw out the Telly, was shortlisted for The Blue Peter Award.