Author:Geraldine McCaughrean
Mum always liked to buy Neil clothes big enough for him to 'grow into'. And his new cricket jumper makes him look like a lamb in sheep's clothing! But Mum goes too far when she buys a new wardrobe and that, too, is far TOO BIG. It won't fit in the front door, it won't go through the downstairs windows. And, when Mum and Dad finally work out how to get it in the house, Neil - and his too-big cricket jumper - cause a very surprising outcome: one that Neil likes very much indeed!
A text in which no words are wasted: there is just the right amount of repetition and challenging vocabulary, and plenty of humour to keep the reader going right to the end. . . . Highly recommended
—— The School LibrarianA very funny tale about a boy who is not listened to . . . The generously sized print is ideal for new readers and the simple but effective line drawings punctuate the story well
—— Books for KeepsNew readers will have fun with Too Big!
—— The Sunday TimesWith a perfect balance of text and artwork, this is just the right sort of book for encouraging five- to eight-year-olds to develop as confident and independent readers
—— GuardianThrilling, authentic, imaginative, original - very highly recommended
—— The Historical Novels ReviewThe writing is perfectly judged . . . John Stephens knows how to make things visual, and it's accessible but not too simplistic. Junior fantasy fans are going to love this book
—— Jill Murphy , TheBookbag.co.ukWith exceptional skill, Mr. Stephens weaves the resulting pathos into the children's characters and into their sibling relationship
—— Meghan Cox Gurdon , Wall Street JournalThe Emerald Atlas kind of encompasses all my firm favourites, His Dark Materials, The Chronicles of Narnia and of course Harry Potter. It was a thrill to read
—— Askew's Library ServiceThe Emerald Atlas is a fantastic start of a series. Plenty of questions are yet to be answered and I look forward to the sequel
—— My Favourite BooksThe book is reminiscent in some ways of C S Lewis and J R Rowling and the excitement and gripping writing will ensure readers are immersed in the story. The book leaves issues undecided and the reader wanting more
—— Parents in TouchIt is a fantastical adventure that will appeal to those people who loved Harry Potter, Narnia and Lord of the Rings, with an epic tale, lovable characters and an engaging and fast paced storyline
—— Overflowing LibraryStephens' top-notch time-travel thriller has a quirky mixed bag of heroes and villains, a clever and compelling plotline and graphic action sequences that just cry out for the big screen treatment
—— Pam Norfolk , Lytham St Annes ExpressA wonderful story you can easily lose yourself in
—— Notes of LifeFirst-rate fantasy
—— ArmadilloIt's very much that wet sloppy fart kind of humour. Your kids will absolutely love this book. It's a great "next step up" the reading ladder
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