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The Betsey Biggalow Adventures

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Although Betsey may be small, she’s not going to let that hold her back. She’s determined to make the most of everything life throws at her, even if it doesn’t always quite go to plan. These collections of short stories follow Betsey as she navigates her way through some of the typical challenges that face a little girl; losing her teddy bear, dealing with annoying siblings, putting on a disappointing magic show and preparing for a hurricane….and those are just for starters!

From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. 
 
"Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently" - Book Trust 
 
Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as: <ul><li>She gets new trainers – but not ones as nice as her best friend May</li><li>Doesn’t quite have the perfect Saturday she wanted</li><li>Gets in over her head in a game of marbles</li><li>AND has to help where she didn’t expect to!</li></ul> 
This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone.

4 stories in 1 book by the bestselling and much-loved Malorie Blackman, about the adventures of Betsey Biggalow and her Barbadian life full of family, friends and fun. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books.

Somewhere between Pippi Longstocking and Tracy Beaker, Betsey Biggalow, who stars in these short, pacey stories, is an imaginative and enquiring girl who is sometimes mischievous but always endearing

Malorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults, including the Noughts & Crosses series, Thief and a science-fiction thriller, Chasing the Stars. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a BAFTA-award-winning BBC production of Pig-Heart Boy and a Pilot Theatre stage adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz of Noughts & Crosses. There is also a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses, with Roc Nation (Jay-Z’s entertainment company) curating the soundtrack as executive music producer. In 2005 Malorie was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the world of children’s books. In 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children’s literature, and between 2013 and 2015 she was the Children’s Laureate. Most recently Malorie wrote for the Doctor Who series on BBC One, and the fifth novel in her Noughts & Crosses series, Crossfire, was published by Penguin Random House Children’s in summer 2019.

Betsey Biggalow may be small but she's full of ideas - even about helping the world! Join Betsey on four adventures as she learns you don't have to be big to make a big difference. 
 
Four of Betsey's adventures in one book, now with fabulous new illustrations by Diane Ewen.

Betsey Biggalow is Here!

From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes another adventure for 5-7 year olds. 
 
Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! 
 
In these stories, join her as she:<ul><li>REALLY wants to ride her big sister’s big bike</li><li>Makes her first ever kite!</li><li>Puts on the best show in the whole world</li><li>AND has to become detective to find her missing teddy</li></ul> 
This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone. 
 
"Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently" - Book Trust

Betsey Biggalow may be small, but right now she has a big mystery to solve. to crack this case, she's going to need help from Prince, the detective dog! 
 
Four of Betsey's adventures in one book, now with fabulous new illustrations by Diane Ewen.

Betsey Biggalow the Detective

A brilliant collection of short stories for young readers, featuring the lively Betsey Biggalow, from Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman.

Somewhere between Pippi Longstocking and Tracy Beaker is Betsey Biggalow, who stars in these short, pacey stories, is an imaginative and enquiring girl who is sometimes mischievous but always endearing

Malorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults, including the Noughts &amp; Crosses series, Thief and a science-fiction thriller, Chasing the Stars. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a BAFTA-award-winning BBC production of Pig-Heart Boy and a Pilot Theatre stage adaptation by Sabrina Mahfouz of Noughts &amp; Crosses. There is also a major BBC production of Noughts &amp; Crosses, with Roc Nation (Jay-Z’s entertainment company) curating the soundtrack as executive music producer. In 2005 Malorie was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the world of children’s books. In 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children’s literature, and between 2013 and 2015 she was the Children’s Laureate. Most recently Malorie wrote for the Doctor Who series on BBC One, and the fifth novel in her Noughts &amp; Crosses series, Crossfire, was published by Penguin Random House Children’s in summer 2019.

A hurricane is on it's way . . . And Betsey can't wait! Join her as she helps prepare for the storm, is entered into a very strange contest, and even attempts to eat a MONSTER hamburger in four fabulously funny adventures. 
 
This book is one of five collections featuring Betsey Biggalow from Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these stories are ideal for building confidence in young readers, whether reading aloud or alone.

Hurricane Betsey

It's Betsey's birthday! But where are all the presents? Find out in this fantastic collection of short stories, perfect for new readers.

Join Betsey, the little girl with big ideas, as she surprises everyone on her birthday, learns to be a guard dog, moves house and even becomes a TV star in these four warm and funny adventures. 
 
This book is one of five short story collections featuring Betsey from Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman, beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, and ideal for building confidence in young readers.

Betsey's Birthday Surprise

Betsey's got a trick up her sleeve in this wonderful collection of short stories for young readers by Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman.

Four short stories in one book, which are perfect for young readers to read alone or alternatively, are just the right length for bedtime stories. Betsey Biggalow is a fun character for whom things never go quite right, but she always makes the best of things.

Betsey puts on a magic show but everyone is less than impressed with her tricks. No matter, in these four sweet and funny short stories, Betsey learns the importance of believing in yourself, that practise makes perfect, and that some magic is real . . . 
 
This book is one of five short story collections featuring Betsey Biggalow, from Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these warm and funny stories are ideal for building confidence in young readers, whether reading aloud or alone.

The Betsey Biggalow Adventures

Betsey Biggalow is Here!

Betsey Biggalow the Detective

Hurricane Betsey

Betsey's Birthday Surprise

Magic Betsey

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