The Bolds - The Bolds
The Bolds - The Bolds
paperback
Published:
30 July, 2015
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Description
Prizes
Winner of Sheffield Children's Book Award 2015 (UK),Long-listed for Branford Boase Award 2016 (UK),Long-listed for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2016 (UK)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781783443055 |
| ISBN10 | 1783443057 |
| Number Of Pages | 304 |
| Item Weight | 263 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 22 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
"The book's hilarious plot and abundant illustrations make it a top choice for reluctant readers. Wildly original and very funny" * Kirkus, starred review *
"Although Clary plays up the humour the underlying warm message is of tolerance towards those who are supposedly different from the norm. Glorious black-and-white illustrations add to the mayhem." * Daily Mail *
"Joyful" * Telegraph, Best Holiday Reading for Kids *
"Funny and clever with a good dose of yucky humour. Children will appreciate the wry digs at the nonsense of modern living and Roberts' illustrations are an absolute delight." * The Bookseller, Fiona Noble *
"Roberts’ manically expressive black and white illustrations capitalize on the unapologetically silly premise... Clary mixes animal fact with imaginative, entertaining fiction." * Publishers Weekly *
"We loved the silliness and laughter that runs throughout, and the illustrations are brilliant. Heaps of fun." * Heat *
"My two children and I all love The Bolds. An allegory for feeling like an outsider and is written in the most imaginative and sensitive way." * Mail on Sunday *
"The animals are amongst us! This lovely book will have kids rolling on the floor with mirth while their parents roll their eyes in recognition of human folly." * Fay Weldon *
"Underscoring the slapstick appeal is a message about understanding others’ differences... Fans of Roald Dahl will find much to appreciate here." * School Library Journal *
"This entertaining tale will make readers chortle. A good choice for reluctant readers and fans of Captain Underpants." * Booklist *
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Author's Bio
Julian Clary (Author) Julian Clary is a comedian, entertainer and novelist, who has toured across the world with his one-man shows. Julian has appeared on numerous popular TV shows including Celebrity Big Brother (which he won) and Strictly Come Dancing. He has starred in West End productions and appears in panto most years. He lives in London with his husband. David Roberts (Illustrator) David Roberts is an award-winning illustrator. After graduating, he worked as a milliner and a fashion illustrator, but always felt his true calling was in children’s books. He has collaborated with some of Britain’s finest children’s authors, including Julia Donaldson, Sally Gardner, Philip Ardagh and Jacqueline Wilson. He lives in London with his husband. He has been twice-shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, and in 2006 he won the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize Gold Award.