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Mrs Armitage and her faithful dog, Breakspear, set off for a day's surfing. As they wait for the perfect wave, they discover there is a whole host of items they cannot manage without--a sun shade, a megaphone, a boat hook, food and drink--which gives Mrs Armitage a wonderful workout as she swims back and forth from the shore. When the big wave finally comes, not only do Mrs Armitage and Breakspear ride it in style, they also manage to rescue a little girl who has strayed out of her depth.
With exuberance and style Quentin Blake relates Mrs Armitage's tale, turning a simple surfing trip into an extravaganza filled with humour and delight. The simple, repetitive text and the colourful, humorous illustrations combine to make this a delight to read aloud and share with young children. (Ages 3 to 7). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Ars Armitage arrives on the beach with her surfboard and her faithful dog Breakspear, and paddles out to sea to wait for the Big Wave. But, of course, Mrs Armitage can't be satisfied with just an ordinary surfboard and she is soon adding a hilarious variety of gadgets and contraptions. And when the Big Wave finally arrives, Mrs Armitage certainly surfs with style!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Mrs Armitage is a great creation - funny, mad, brave, quite sexy, independent, and knocking on a bit. I love all the Mrs Armitage books, but this one may be the funniest. It also feels authentically seasidey. Mrs A and her dog Breakspear spend all day preparing for the Big Wave and make the most of it. Nothing ever gets them down, she is endlessly optimistic and cheerful. The repetition is a delight for little kids and the wit makes the repetition a delight for their parents.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a lovely book about a lady who goes surfing my daughter and I both love it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The eccentric Mrs Armitage and her dog Breakspear are at the sea-side for a spot of surfing. But the wait for the big wave leads to those moments wherein home comforts are craved for. The energetic prose and dialogue cannot fail to amuse young listeners.
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Good book - but v small
Hadn't appreciated that 'mini treasure' meant that the book was a v small one. Having said that - vv good book
Published 6 months ago by Jo
????? Really?
Don't get it! We really love books in our house but just don't get this one. Provides very little pleasure for the kids and has not been asked to be read again!
Published 7 months ago by mumof2
Mrs Armitage
Fantastic book! Have all the other Mrs Armitage books and this completed the set. My class of 7 and 8 year olds have loved reading Quentin Blake in Literacy and especially have... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. N. O'shaughnessy
stocking filler
This is a great little book, lovely pictures and humourous story, ideal for popping in a stocking for a little person around 5 years old!
Published 18 months ago by D. Scott
funny surfing
As in Mrs.A. Queen of the Road and Mrs.A.On Wheels, Quentin Blake succeeded in an amusing story and an interesting illustrated for children with the comforting yet funny rescue of... Read more
Published on 4 May 2010 by Caterina Fuchi
Y3 E.C review
This book is very funny it is about a lady and a dog who go out to sea to wait for a big wave.Mrs armatige keeps bringing more things out to sea to wait with. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by F. Burley
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