A Hen in the Wardrobe
Frances Lincoln Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 2. February 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-84780-225-5 (ISBN)
Description
Ramzi's dad is acting very strangely. He climbs trees in the middle of the night, and even goes into Ramzi's wardrobe looking for a hen. The trouble is, he's sleepwalking because he's homesick for his native Algeria. So Ramzi, Dad and Mum go back to Dad's Berber village in the desert region of North Africa, and Ramzi meets his Berber grandmother and cousins, and even braves the scary Sheherazad. But can Ramzi help his dad and what will happen when they get back home again.
This is a funny, heart-warming family story by an exciting new author, set in Britain and Algeria, with fascinating glimpses of traditional Berber culture and lots of colourful characters.
This is a funny, heart-warming family story by an exciting new author, set in Britain and Algeria, with fascinating glimpses of traditional Berber culture and lots of colourful characters.
Reviews / Votes
a lively and enjoyable book. a heart-warming story with both humour and poignancy. Witty and warm-hearted, this is a delightful family story with a difference. A lively, funny and poignant read.Witty and warm-hearted, this is a delightful family story with a difference.
a lively and enjoyable book.
a heart-warming story with both humour and poignancy.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
128 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84780-225-5 (9781847802255)
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WENDY MEDDOUR is the author and illustrator of A Hen in the Wardrobe and The Black Cat Detectives in the Cinnamon Grove series for Frances Lincoln. The series has been critically acclaimed, and A Hen in the Wardrobe won the John C Laurence Award for writing that improves relations between races. It was also shortlisted for the BranfordBoase Award for an outstanding first novel.
Wendy was brought up in Aberystwyth and spent many years teaching English at Oxford University. She is also the author of the bestselling Wendy Quill books and writes and paints from her home in Wiltshire.
Wendy was brought up in Aberystwyth and spent many years teaching English at Oxford University. She is also the author of the bestselling Wendy Quill books and writes and paints from her home in Wiltshire.