"The Queen's Goat" by Margaret Mahy tells the whimsical story of a young girl who becomes enchanted by a goat that belongs to the Queen. The goat is not just any ordinary creature; it has a strong connection to the royal family and carries a sense of magic. As the girl seeks to uncover the mysteries surrounding the goat, she embarks on an adventurous journey filled with imagination and wonder. Through her interactions with royal characters and ordinary townsfolk, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, bravery, and the importance of believing in the extraordinary. The tale captures the essence of childhood dreams and the magic of believing in the impossible. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Picture Puffin .

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1993 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Emma Chichester Clark studied at Chelsea School of Art and then the Royal College WHere she was taught by Quentin Blake. She won the Mother Goose Award in 1988 for Listen to This. Authors featuring on this anthology include Margaret Mahy, Allan Ahlberg, Dick King-Smith, Adele Geras, Michael Rosen, Linda Allen and Vivian French