Fizzlebert Stump and the Girl Who Lifted Quite Heavy Things - Softcover

Harrold, A.F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408853310 ISBN 13: 9781408853313

Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2015

Synopsis

It's the great Circus of Circuses competition, and Fizzlebert Stump has no act. He's no longer the Boy Who Puts His Head In The Lion's Mouth (the lion retired) and putting his head in a crocodile's mouth instead didn't work out for some reason. Can Fizz find a new act in time? Can the Bearded Boy find his long-lost parents? And can their new friend Alice, professional flower-arranger and secret Strongwoman, find her rightful place in the circus?

A story of circus rivalry, learning who you really are, and the problem of oddly-shaped vegetables. Brilliantly bonkers and perfect for fans of Mr Gum and Lemony Snicket.

About this title

About the Author:

A.F. Harrold is an English poet and novelist, who writes and performs for both children and adults. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats and one beard. He spends his spare time showing off on stage, in schools and at home, and his non-spare time sitting around stroking his beard and writing things down. He lives in Reading with a stand-up comedian and two cats.

www.afharroldkids.co.uk, @afharrold

Sarah Horne grew up in Derbyshire and much of her childhood scampering in the nearby fields with a few goats. Sarah has illustrated for many different projects including an ad campaign for Kew Gardens, assignments from the Guardian and Independent newspapers, and character design for Sesame Street and IKEA.

Sarah now specialises in funny, inky illustration and words for children's fiction and picture books. She loves funny detail, nature, colour, music and wide open spaces.

Sarahhorne.co.uk

Review:

“I enjoyed this book because it has so many unexpected twists that you never quite know what is going to happen next. Also, there are many ingenious characters who made me laugh. My favourite was the toad-like librarian.” ―Lucy Minton, age 9, Lovereading4kids on Fizzlebert Stump: the Boy Who Ran Away From the Circus (and joined the library)

“This story really will draw you in. It is one of my favourite books that I have ever read and I have read a lot of books!” ―Adam Graham, age 9, Lovereading4kids on Fizzlebert Stump: the Boy Who Ran Away From the Circus (and joined the library)

“This fantastic book will blow your mind with their mysterious people and amazing tricks. When I put it down I almost cried because I just wanted to read more of this wonderful book.” ―Lennon Kerrigan-Gee, age 10, Lovereading4kids on Fizzlebert Stump and the Bearded Boy

“The author keeps the reader gripped by the way he ends each chapter, making you want to read on to find out what happens next. Even my mum enjoyed this book and I had to keep telling her what was happening to Fizzlebert and his friends.” ―Freya Hudson, age 10, Lovereading4kids on Fizzlebert Stump and the Bearded Boy

“I enjoyed this book because it has so many unexpected twists that you never quite know what is going to happen next. Also, there are many ingenious characters who made me laugh. My favourite was the toad-like librarian. (Review of Fizzlebert Stump: the Boy Who Ran Away From the Circus (and joined the library)” ―Lovereading4kids

“This story really will draw you in. It is one of my favourite books that I have ever read and I have read a lot of books! (Review of Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy Who Ran Away From the Circus (and joined the library)” ―Lovereading4kids

“This fantastic book will blow your mind with their mysterious people and amazing tricks. When I put it down I almost cried because I just wanted to read more of this wonderful book. (Review of Fizzlebert Stump and the Bearded Boy.)” ―Lovereading4kids

“The author keeps the reader gripped by the way he ends each chapter, making you want to read on to find out what happens next. Even my mum enjoyed this book and I had to keep telling her what was happening to Fizzlebert and his friends. (Review of Fizzlebert Stump and the Bearded Boy.)” ―Lovereading4kids

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1408853310
• ISBN 13: 9781408853313
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304
• Illustrator: Horne Sarah