Uncle Shawn and Bill and the Almost Entirely Unplanned Adventure
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
A.L. Kennedy was born in a small Scottish town far too long ago and has written books for adults and children, but mainly adults. Before that she made up stories to amuse herself. It has always surprised her that her job involves doing one of the things she loves most and sheâs very grateful to be a writer. She has won awards for her books in several countries. She has travelled all over the world and enjoyed it immensely. She plays the banjo badly, but makes up for this by never playing it anywhere near anyone else.
Gemma Correll is a cartoonist, writer, illustrator and all-round small person. She's the author of A Catâs Life (Te Neues, 2012), A Pugâs Guide to Etiquette (Dog N Bone, 2013) and The Worrierâs Guide to Life (Andrews McMeel, 2015) and the illustrator of Pugly Bakes a Cake (Nosy Crow, 2016) and Petunia Perry and the Curse of the Ugly Pigeon (Nosy Crow, 2015), both by Pamela Butchart. Her illustration clients include Hallmark, The New York Times, Oxford University Press, Knock Knock, Chronicle Books and The Observer.
âBadger Bill and four depressed llamas are in trouble and need rescuing, will Uncle Shawn be able to save the day? Relish in some pure zany escapism.â
Little London
âKennedy relishes her technicolour villains (Maude and Ethel McGloone could out-nasty Dahlâs Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker) and shares David Walliamâs knack for psychological observation (the sisters live in âa cottage full of failed knittingâ). But the big delight here is the prose. Chapter books for younger readers are so often couched in bland language, but this brims with exhilarating imagery. [âŚ] Highly recommended.â
The Observer, Children's Book of the Week
â[âŚ] there are several belly laughs along the way â especially courtesy of Gemma Correllâs wide-eyed illustrations.â<b> </b>
The Guardian
âItâs a delightful hardback, illustrated with childlike glee by Gemma Correll. The pungent language, pointed names and uncompromisingly horrible adults are reminiscent of Roald Dahl.â
Daily Record
âIts tone and the quality of its illustrations make this a promising starter book for children who are reluctant readers."
Armadillo
A witty, absurd attack on animal cruelty and zany adventure tale, it is like Roald Dahl on an energy drink. [âŚ] Thereâs still a sharp edge to Kennedyâs fiction, but this is surprisingly daft and fun. Here she is letting rip, revelling in quirkiness and a childrenâs story-telling voice â and itâs irresistible.
The Herald
â[âŚ] a wonderfully daft caper with masses of child appealâ<i></i>
The Bookseller
â[âŚ] a delight [âŚ] A witty, absurd attack on animal cruelty and a zany adventure tale, itâs like Roald Dahl after a hefty swig of Irn Bru. [âŚ] Irresistible.â
Sunday Herald
<b>âA very funny modern fable about friendship and bravery that had us laughing out loud.â </b>
Ollie and Toby, 8 and 6, LoveReading
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
A.L. Kennedy was born in a small Scottish town far too long ago and has written books for adults and children, but mainly adults. Before that she made up stories to amuse herself. It has always surprised her that her job involves doing one of the things she loves most and sheâs very grateful to be a writer. She has won awards for her books in several countries. She has travelled all over the world and enjoyed it immensely. She plays the banjo badly, but makes up for this by never playing it anywhere near anyone else.
Gemma Correll is a cartoonist, writer, illustrator and all-round small person. She's the author of A Catâs Life (Te Neues, 2012), A Pugâs Guide to Etiquette (Dog N Bone, 2013) and The Worrierâs Guide to Life (Andrews McMeel, 2015) and the illustrator of Pugly Bakes a Cake (Nosy Crow, 2016) and Petunia Perry and the Curse of the Ugly Pigeon (Nosy Crow, 2015), both by Pamela Butchart. Her illustration clients include Hallmark, The New York Times, Oxford University Press, Knock Knock, Chronicle Books and The Observer.