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`Its ingenious ideas, humour and clear, unfussy style keep the pages turning speedily to the feel-good conclusion, which is moving without being mawkish' --The Sunday Times, 18th January 2009
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'The bright narrative proceeds unerringly and often hilariously to the climax She [Elen Caldecott] handles the tricky subject of death superbly. It's a central theme, but it never overpowers the light breeziness of the yarn. The iron clamp of realism is unshackled to allow a primary colour world to peek even into Mr Thomas's rude and grumpy heart' Western Mail 'Funny and quirky with a wonderful main character ... a warming and moving story from a talented new author' TBK magazine 'Its ingenious ideas, humour and clear, unfussy style keep the pages turning speedily to the feel-good conclusion, which is moving without being mawkish' The Sunday Times 'Creating novels that engage children and at the same time show how books can help them explore difficult questions about their own experience is perhaps the ideal of children's fiction, but it's a difficult balancing act ... Elen Caldecott has achieved this balance beautifully' The Observer
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A well constructed narrative which combines the planning & execution of an audacious, crazy stunt with the sensitive & gently humourous treatment of the loss of a grandfather & its effect on a family. Recommended for 8 to 11 year olds
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At first view, this is a book about a heist - a very unusual heist, with a stuffed elephant as the target. But as you read on, you discover that it is in fact about family, and belonging. Kirsty loses her beloved grandad, and before he dies she promises she will maintain his allotment. But the adult world sees things differently, and Kirsty, soon joined by her stepsister and brother, takes radical and madcap action to publicise her cause.
This book talks about grieving, and how hard it is sometimes for a young girl to understand the grown-up world. Kirsty is a determined, funny girl with a wild imagination, who will not give up when she meets difficulties: I was sad to bid goodbye to her at the end of the book. Elen Caldecott writes in a style which is deceptively simple: she is honest about death and bereavement, not glossing over the pain, but she writes with a light touch and a gentle humour which entertain and amuse. I look forward to her next book!
This book talks about grieving, and how hard it is sometimes for a young girl to understand the grown-up world. Kirsty is a determined, funny girl with a wild imagination, who will not give up when she meets difficulties: I was sad to bid goodbye to her at the end of the book. Elen Caldecott writes in a style which is deceptively simple: she is honest about death and bereavement, not glossing over the pain, but she writes with a light touch and a gentle humour which entertain and amuse. I look forward to her next book!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a fresh, surprising book, like a mash up of the Secret Garden and the Lavender Hill mob. Kirsty herself is one of the most likable and engaging heroines I've come across.
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Review by Team Go...Go...Go
I have recently used this text as a basis for 4 week's of shared and guided reading and writing with my Year 3/4 class; team Go...Go...Go... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Miss Doubtfire
Great book
I have it on good authority that this is an excellent book, it has been re-read about 5 times so far and is an exciting and funny read. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Thinker
fabulous first time book
A mix between a fast-paced thriller and a touching journey through a young girl's grief. Engaging and entertaining thoughout, a real pleasure to read.
Published 22 months ago by brumuni
A lovely story
The loss of Kirsty's grandfather hits Kirsty and her father very hard. They both find very different ways to cope. Read more
Published on 3 April 2009 by ML Jensen
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