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Illustrated by Alex T. Smith
A warm and witty tale from a master storyteller, author of Carnegie Medal-winning Skellig and internationally bestseller The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas.
Bert and Betty Brown have got themselves a little angel. Bert found him in his top pocket when he was driving his bus.
Bert and Betty’s friends think he’s lovely. So do Nancy and Jack and Alice from Class 5K. What a wonder!
But Acting Head Teacher Mrs Mole is not so sure. Nor is Professor Smellie. Or the mysterious bloke in black who claims to be a School Inspector.
Then there’s Basher Malone – big, lumbering Basher Malone. He REALLY doesn’t like Angelino. And it looks like he’s out to get him…
‘David Almond inspires readers’ imagination and raises questions about definitions of good and bad. It is a wonderful book.’ Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading
“This lovely, heart-warming story is full of humour wisdom and fun. With fantastic illustrations by Alex T. Smith, it’s a gorgeous celebration of imagination, creativity and wonder that will leave you with a huge smile on your face.” The Week Junior, Children’s Book of the Week
