No. of pages 112
Published: 2005
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There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Hachette Children's Group .
SUSAN COOPER is the Newbery Award-winning author of dozens of books, including The Boggart and the acclaimed The Dark Is Rising series.
The humour is never too clever for young children, but includes nods to any adults who may find themselves reading the book aloud...enjoyable in its own right and an excellent resource to stimulate children into creating their own variations on traditional tales Times Educational Supplement Susan Cooper needs no introduction and this is an engaging little tale for younger primary children, beautifully produced with very clear, well-spaced text School Librarian An exciting and magical quest through fairy tales and nursery rhymes Eastern Daily Press Perfect for reading aloud, the tale will encourage readers and listeners to revisist familiar fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Kirkus Reviews '... enjoyable ... an excellent resource to stimulate children into creating their own variations on traditional tales.' TES supplement 'an engaging little tale for younger primary children...this is just what's needed to restore the old magic to their reading.' Hazel Townson, School Librarian