Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2006.
Brought up by loving human parents, Barkbelly is a little wooden boy who goes on the run after a tragic accident. The world he encounters is full of the unexpected including pirates, giant hedgehogs and life in the circus. Barkbelly’s adventures take the reader on a roller coaster of the unexpected in a beautifully realised and extraordinary fantasy world. Perfect for reading aloud. (7+)
An adventure story set in a beautifully realised world that's almost but not quite like our own. Presenting poetry, magic, and dark twists of fate, this story discovers what can happen when your dreams come true, but not in the way you expect.
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An adventure story set in a beautifully realised world that's almost but not quite like our own. Presenting poetry, magic, and dark twists of fate, this story discovers what can happen when your dreams come true, but not in the way you expect.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Barkbelly and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Barkbelly features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 7+ readers
Paperback (b Format). £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Barkbelly was written by Cat Weatherill and published by Penguin Books Ltd
Barkbelly has 343 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.