- Paperback: 42 pages
- Publisher: Hodder Children's Books; New edition edition (1 July 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340656743
- ISBN-13: 978-0340656747
- Product Dimensions: 24 x 21 x 0.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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- #67 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > I > Inkpen, Mick
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Amazon.co.uk Review
"What have we got here?" said a voice. "Oh - it's nothing," said another.
And the ragged little thing, left in the attic at number 47 when the people move out, who can't remember what or who he is, decides "Nothing" must be his name. Sparked into action by a mouse, who warns him that the new people will try to get rid of him, he sets out on a beautifully illustrated voyage of self-discovery. With the help of a fox, the family cat (who takes him to the new house), Grandpa's memory and a sewing kit, he's restored to his former glory. Tearjerkingly heartwarming. (Ages 2 and over) --Lisa Gee
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The family is moving house. A new baby is one the way. But alone in the attic lies a little creature who doesn't even know its name. So begins the story of Nothing and his journey to discover who he really is. On the way he meets all kinds of creatures who unwittingly jog his memory and help him find his way home. There is a wonderful pull out surprise at the end. This is perfect bedtime reading.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Something that became "nothing" and then something special once more.... Well written in good English, with a clever story line that keeps small minds with short attention spans with you all the way to the end. A lovely ending that will have your children asking you to read this story to them again and again - until they are big enough to read it themselves!
The illustations are large, brightly coloured but soft and clear.
In these days of horrid pictures and frightening words, it's so lovely to find books that you know won't give the kids nightmares.
I would thoroughly recommend this book to any parent or grandparent. This is how I remember the books of my childhood and how I would want my children to remember the book of theirs!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Mike Inkpen is a brilliant children's author. I and my little boy have loved every book we have read by this clever man. "Nothing" is one of our favourites. As a family pack to move house (just around the corner) they are overheard to say that "nothing has been left behind" the small sad bundle of grey cloth in the attic who has been left behind therefore thinks that his name is "nothing".
A small night-time adventure across rooftops and through gardens, encountering many animals along the way, ensues. The main character in the story is confused about who he is, scared on his journey, but accepts help where he finds it and has a wonderfully happy ending. I feel that the underlying message in this story to small people is very positive. You may be unsure about who you are, you may be scared at times, but even the smallest, grubbiest and most lost amongst us can find love.
A wonderful theme, beautifully written and illustrated.
A small night-time adventure across rooftops and through gardens, encountering many animals along the way, ensues. The main character in the story is confused about who he is, scared on his journey, but accepts help where he finds it and has a wonderfully happy ending. I feel that the underlying message in this story to small people is very positive. You may be unsure about who you are, you may be scared at times, but even the smallest, grubbiest and most lost amongst us can find love.
A wonderful theme, beautifully written and illustrated.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I first read this to the children in my year one class it brought tears to my eyes. A beautifully written story that really tugs at the heart strings. Wonderful book for those who like a little sentiment and good feeling; young or old.
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Childen love this book
Lovely book, captivating for the reader or listener. A reading to a group of 18 four year olds held their attention completely, right to the end - when they demanded a re-reading! Read more
Published 13 days ago by Frank Budden
Nothing
Still one of my daughters favourite books, she's now 9, a lovely story, beautifully told and if you don't have time to read it with your child the CD is a great bonus.
Published 12 months ago by BJ
A story with a difference, from Mick Inkpen
which is, generally, quite a change in direction from the creator of `Kipper'!
Initially about the sadness of lost identity (tissues required! Read more
Initially about the sadness of lost identity (tissues required! Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2008 by Mirage
Simply beautiful
Like the other reviewers, this simple and profound story brought tears to my eyes when I first read it. I have used it as a teaching tool with children, young people and adults. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2007 by i wrote this
Amazing but also pretty profound stuff for adults
I bought this rather simple, very touching and well illustrated story for my then four year old who two years later stil begs me to read it. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2004 by buddingpasha
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