By David Almond (author) , Alex T. Smith (illustrator)
"Wonderfully imaginative tale for younger readers, illustrated with wit and humour - which also has real depth and pathos and invites us to ponder the differences between good and evil."
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A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month April 2018 |
Award-winning David Almond’s new story for younger reader is a delightfully lightly told, warm-hearted story perfect for all those who are willing believe in a little bit of something special. When a little angel turns up in Bert’s pocket as he drives the bus all kinds of remarkable things begin to happen.
Bert takes Angelino home to Betty and he brings great happiness into their lives. When Betty takes Angelino to school he delights the children too. Only the acting Head Teacher Mrs Mole, her horrible side-kick Professor Smellie and the imposter of a school inspector are untouched by his magical qualities.
But who is Angelino? David Almond inspires readers’ imagination and raises questions about definitions of good and bad. It is a Wonderful book .
Bert and Betty Brown have got themselves a little angel. Bert found him in his top pocket when he was driving his bus. Bert and Betty's friends think he's lovely.
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So do Nancy and Jack and Alice from Class 5K. What a wonder! But Acting Head Teacher Mrs Mole is not so sure.
Nor is Professor Smellie. Or the mysterious bloke in black who claims to be a School Inspector. Then there's Basher Malone - big, lumbering Basher Malone.
He REALLY doesn't like Angelino. And it looks like he's out to get him...
Almond's books for younger readers are always a treat [...] This is charming, profound and very funny, and Smith's exuberant black-and-white illustrations are real humour. The Bookseller
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David Almond is the acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children such as Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and My Name Is Min a, and has collaborated with artists Polly Dunbar, Dave McKean and Oliver Jeffers on fiction for younger readers. David's books sell all over the world, and in 2011 he was the recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. He lives in Hexham, Northumberland.
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Julia Eccleshare on David Almond:
One of the best-loved and finest writers of today, David Almond made an immediate impact with Skellig, his first book. The moving story of a boy’s discovery of a strange creature in the shed which can be interpreted in many ways introduced some to the recurrent themes of David Almond’s writing. Infused with a touch of magic or the supernatural or ‘belief’, David Almond writes sensitively about the inner complexities of growing up. Much influenced by the landscape of Tyneside where he was brought up and still lives, David Almond’s books have a strong sense of place especially in titles such as Heaven’s Eyes, The Fire-Eater and Kit’s Wilderness. Although often clearly set in some particular time, there is a timeless quality to David Almond’s stories which give them enduring appeal.
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Bert and Betty Brown have got themselves a little angel. Bert found him in his top pocket when he was driving his bus.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Tale of Angelino Brown and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Tale of Angelino Brown features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month
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The Tale of Angelino Brown was written by David Almond and published by Walker Books Ltd
The Tale of Angelino Brown has 265 pages
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