
What To Do, Pernickety Boo?
Sally Gardner(Author)
HarperCollins (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 27. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-00-860271-0 (ISBN)
Description
Beautifully written by Carnegie and Costa Award-winning author Sally Gardner, illustrated throughout with stunning illustrations from Greenaway-shortlisted artist Chris Mould, and filled with heart, humour and imagination, What To Do, Pernickety Boo is the magical sequel to Pernickety Boo - the story of a very unusual umbrella
Sometimes in life, you have to believe in the impossible - especially when the impossible is Pernickety Boo.
Pernickety Boo, the well-educated umbrella with unexplored magical powers, is very happy in his new life at 3 Rose Terrace with his beloved owner, Sylvie Moonshine, and best friend Jimjam the cat - even if the occasional mishap does some times occur.
And when a diamond tiara stolen from a princess suddenly comes into Pernickety's possession, he embarks on an exciting new time-travelling adventure in order to clear his name and reunite the tiara with its proper owner.
From multi-award-winning author Sally Gardner, beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Chris Mould, and perfect for fans of A Bear Called Paddington, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Mary Poppins, What to Do, Pernickety Boo? is the extraordinary sequel to the instant modern classic, Pernickety Boo - a magical book for the whole family to share.
Sometimes in life, you have to believe in the impossible - especially when the impossible is Pernickety Boo.
Pernickety Boo, the well-educated umbrella with unexplored magical powers, is very happy in his new life at 3 Rose Terrace with his beloved owner, Sylvie Moonshine, and best friend Jimjam the cat - even if the occasional mishap does some times occur.
And when a diamond tiara stolen from a princess suddenly comes into Pernickety's possession, he embarks on an exciting new time-travelling adventure in order to clear his name and reunite the tiara with its proper owner.
From multi-award-winning author Sally Gardner, beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Chris Mould, and perfect for fans of A Bear Called Paddington, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Mary Poppins, What to Do, Pernickety Boo? is the extraordinary sequel to the instant modern classic, Pernickety Boo - a magical book for the whole family to share.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
270 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-860271-0 (9780008602710)
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Person
Sally Gardner is the Costa and Carnegie-winning author of Maggot Moon. Her books have sold over two million copies in many languages and won numerous prizes.