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The Bolds
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Mr and Mrs Bold are just like you and me: they live in a nice house (in Teddington), they have jobs (like writing Christmas cracker jokes) and they love to have a bit of a giggle.
A fabulous new series from dream team Julian Clary and David Roberts! The Bolds are a family of hyenas who pretend to be people - but can they keep the noise down?
Nominated for the CILIP Greenaway Medal 2016
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Mr and Mrs Bold are just like you and me—they live in a nice house (in Teddington), they have jobs (like writing Christmas cracker jokes), and they love to have a bit of a giggle. One slight difference—they're hyenas. Yes, that's right—they're covered in fur, have tails tucked into their trousers, and they really, really like to laugh.
So far, the Bolds have managed to keep things under wraps, even when their children Bobby and Betty were born. But the nosy man next door smells a rat (or a hyena), and a trip to the local wildlife park, and the brilliantly wacky heist that results, could be the end of Teddington's best-kept secret. Whatever will the neighbours think?
The Bolds is a hilarious and imaginative tale that promises to keep readers giggling while pondering what their neighbours might be hiding.
Series: The Bolds
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The Bolds
Mr and Mrs Bold are just like you and me—they live in a nice house (in Teddington), they have jobs (like writing Christmas cracker jokes), and they love to have a bit of a giggle. One slight difference—they're hyenas. Yes, that's right—they're covered in fur, have tails tucked into their trousers, and they really, really like to laugh. So far,...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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The Bolds Go Wild introduces an unexpected guest when Fred's mother, Granny Imamu, pays a visit. Having travelled all the way from the Serengeti, she is none too pleased about the Bolds' lifestyle—hyenas pretending to be people! Granny Imamu can't resist causing a bit of trouble, especially with the twins. She encourages them to explore their wild side at school,...Paperback$1800Usually:$2199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
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The Bolds by Julian Clary is praised for its hilarious and whimsical plot, making it particularly appealing to reluctant readers. The book offers a warm message about tolerance and celebrating differences, with entertaining animal antics and clever humour. Illustrator David Roberts' black-and-white illustrations are noted for enhancing the comedy, and the book draws favourable comparisons to the works of Roald Dahl. Overall, it is celebrated for its joyful and imaginative storytelling.
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ISBN: 9781783443055
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 July 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd
Illustration: black and white illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by David Roberts
- Illustrated by David Roberts
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 263g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Julian Clary is a comedian, entertainer and novelist, who has toured across the world with his one-man shows. He became a household name in the late 1980s, and remains one of the country's most popular (and least predictable) entertainers. Julian has appeared on numerous popular TV shows including Celebrity Big Brother (which he won), Strictly Come Dancing, This Morning, QI, Have I Got News For You and is a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's Just a Minute. He has starred in West End productions of Taboo and Cabaret, and appears in panto most years - he loves wearing silly clothes and lots of make up! Julian also narrates the Little Princess children's television series. He lives in Kent with his partner, dogs and several chickens.
David Roberts is an award-winning illustrator who has earned great acclaim for his distinctive style. He was born in Liverpool and studied fashion design at university in Manchester. After graduating, he worked as a milliner and a fashion illustrator, but always felt his true calling was in children's books. David finally realised his dream when his first book was published in 1998, and since then he has collaborated with some of Britain's finest children's authors, including Julia Donaldson, Sally Gardner, Philip Ardagh and Jacqueline Wilson. He is also the creator of the popular Dirty Bertie books. He lives in London with his partner.
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