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Mrs.Armitage on Wheels (Paperback)

by Quentin Blake (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Red Fox; New edition edition (6 May 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099400529
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099400523
  • Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 19.4 x 0.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 49,460 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Mrs Armitage sets out on her bike with Breakspear the dog running alongside. With every turn of the wheel she thinks of ways to add to her bicycle. But when she adds the mast and sail she really runs into trouble.

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When the inventive Mrs Armatage sets out for a cycle ride, she soon turns her bike into an eye-catching contraption. All she needs now is a little extra oomph...


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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What this review needs..., 23 Feb 2007
By M. J. Pucci "Big Riff" (Milton Keynes, UK) - See all my reviews
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Quentin Blake - perhaps best known for his work with Roald Dahl - has created a memorable and endearingly eccentric character in the shape of Mrs. Arimtage, a keen cyclist who is constantly upgrading her bike. A tool-kit here, a food-tray there, until, one day... well, I won't spoil it for you by revealing the ending!

This is a great book for Key Stage 1 children; that said, it was used as the shared text in a Year 4 literacy lesson I taught recently and the children all loved it. Many - like the previous reviewer's children - have taken to using Mrs. Armitage's patented phrase wherever appropriate. Finally, you've simply got to love a book that features a dog called 'Breakspear'. Brilliant.

Matt Pucci
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Childhood Favourite, 6 Sep 2006
By Mr. John Swaine (Colchester UK) - See all my reviews
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Mrs Armitage on Wheels is not only a lovingly crafted book, resplendent with Blake's unique and distinctive illustrations but it also has a message that's lodged so far in my head that my family quotes it whenever it's relevant:

"What this bicycle really needs..."

Not only is it a perfectly enchanting read for a child, the lesson it teaches is one I find myself remembering when working as a game designer in my professional life! How many books that you read when you're 6 can you say apply to your adult life?

A classic. Highly recommended.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Big hit with 5 yr old, 11 Mar 2005
By Sean Hodges "Sean Hodges" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mrs.Armitage on Wheels (Picture Lions) (Paperback)
Mrs Armitage is a rather lively lady of indeterminate age. She cycles around with her dog, but keeps dreaming up improvements for her chosen mode of travel. Eventually she goes too far...

There's lots of repetition, funny pictures and my daughter (aged 5) loved it. Her particular favourite was doing the noise of the loudest of three horns "Pah-hee-hah-hurgh!"

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs Armitage on wheels
This hilarious book was very lively and adventurous. It was exciting. I did wonder what she woud bring next. I really enjoyed it. It was fabulous. Read more
Published 5 days ago

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book
This is a hilarious book because of all the silly things Mrs Armitage does. It was very adventurous. Breakspear the dog was a lively pet. Emily Year 3

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs.Armitage on Wheels
Mrs Armitage is strang and clever because every day she puts thing on her bike. and she is really funny and she ride the bike every where. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Mrs. Aj Barker

5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs Armitage on wheels
Mrs Armitage has silly ideas coming out of that head. First She makes a frilling invention.
This marvellous book tells you the story of Mrs Armitage on Wheels. Read more
Published 22 days ago

5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs Armitage on Wheels
Mrs Armitage and breakspear the dog go on a hilarous bike ride. Open the pages to see what funny things they get up to next. Read more
Published 22 days ago

5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs Armitate on Wheels
Mrs Armitage is on her bike but this is beter than ever and don't
forget Brakespeare the dog.A brill book by Quentin blake.I Give it
a 5 out of 5.Jack T
Published 22 days ago

5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs Amritage on Wheels
A hularious story about Mrs Armitage and her faithfui dog breakspear who try to turn her bike into an eye catching contraption. Read more
Published 22 days ago

5.0 out of 5 stars mrs Armitage on Wheels
Mrs Armitage and breakspear go on a crazy bike ride. Read on to find out what happens along the way.
This book is amazing and it has fabulous illustrations. Read more
Published 22 days ago

4.0 out of 5 stars Mrs Armitage on Wheels
A witty story about Mrs Armitage and her faithful dog Breakspear. This Quentin Blake book is marvellous I give it 4 out of 5. Callum P
Published 22 days ago

5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs Amitage on Wheels
Mrs Armitage is off on her bike with her trusty dog Breakespear. She puts way to much stuff on her bike. What will happen.......? Read more
Published 22 days ago

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