Horrible Harriet

Name: Horrible Harriet
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781865084404
Price: 18.99 NZD
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Series: HORRIBLE HARRIET

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Summary

Horrible Harriet by Leigh Hobbs is a delightfully quirky children's book featuring the mischievous character Harriet, who lives in the school attic. She is quite unpopular with the other students, but everything changes when she befriends a newcomer, Athol Egghead. The story combines humour and adventure, making it a fun read for children.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy quirky characters and humorous stories. The tale of a rather mischievous girl promises to entertain with its playful, and at times chaotic, perspective. The illustrations add to the fun, making it a delightful read for children and those young at heart.

Horrible Harriet

Look out! Here comes Horrible Harriet - she's wicked, wild and wonderful! Shortlisted for the CBC Picture Book of the Year Award, 2002.

Shortlisted for the REAL Children's Choice Book Awards 2003; Fiction for Younger Readers. This year the shortlist is on behalf of YABBA (Vic), KOALA (NSW), and COOL (ACT).Shortlisted: CBC Awards 2002; Picture Book of the Year.

Description

Horrible Harriet is one in a million.

And maybe that's one too many.

Horrible Harriet lives in a nest in the roof of the school. All the other children are scared of her. But when Athol Egghead arrives in a hot-air balloon, she finds her first friend.

Shortlisted in the picture book category of the 2002 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards, this wonderfully entertaining picture book is now available in paperback.

Leigh Hobbs is the Australian Children's Laureate 2016-2017.

Series: HORRIBLE HARRIET

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Horrible Harriet by Leigh Hobbs is celebrated as a humour-filled, energetic, and imaginative tale of a school bully, featuring a subversive storyline that was praised for its depth and unexpected revelations. It's noted for its vibrant illustrations that convey a deeper message about perception and identity, making it a memorable and enjoyable read for children and adults alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781865084404

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2003

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 178g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Leigh Hobbs Young Adult

About the Author

Leigh Hobbs is the bestselling author of more than 20 books, including the iconic Old Tom, Mr Chicken goes to Paris and Horrible Harriet. As an artist, he works across a range of mediums, as well as writing and illustrating his children's books.

Mr Chicken goes to Paris was shortlisted for the 2010 Prime Minister's Literary awards and has been a constant best seller at the Louvre Museum Bookshop in Paris. Old Tom has been adapted into an extremely popular TV series.

Leigh Hobbs was the Australian Children's Laureate for 2016-17. His subversive humour has delighted children for more than two decades.

You can read more about Leigh at www.leighhobbs.com