In "Gertie and the Bloop" by Julie Anderson, young Gertie discovers a mysterious, playful creature known as the Bloop in her backyard. Full of curiosity and adventurous spirit, Gertie embarks on a delightful journey to uncover the secrets of her new friend. Together, they explore the wonders of nature and the importance of friendship, all while facing challenges that teach them valuable life lessons. As Gertie learns to embrace her creativity and bravery, she realizes that true magic lies in the connections we make and the adventures we share with those we care about. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Colour Jets .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by HarperCollins Publishers .

JULIE ANDERSON is the oldest of 7 children and has always loved writing and poetry. She recalls her mother being concerned that she read so much, she never came out of her room. As a youth worker for children with special needs, Julie has been around children her whole life. She really enjoys entertaining them with her silly rhymes and made up stories. Julie has 3 daughters which have inspired her to publish books for younger children. She is now in demand as a speaker in many schools nationally. She loves to combine those presentations with music and dance, her two favourite hobbies. Julia Jarman is an ex-primary school teacher and is now a full-time childrens' author, specialising in fiction set during historical times.