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Created by Harriet Muncaster of Isadora Moon fame, Mirabelle is half witch, half fairy, and totally irrepressible! In this adventure her witch mum is in a bit of a flap getting ready to host a barbecue for their new neighbours. Mirabelle promises to be good and indeed, tries her best to help, but things always go awry where she’s concerned, and soon there’s mess in the kitchen, far too much sugar in the lemonade, and frogspawn in her brother Wilbur’s drink!
Sent up to her room, Mirabelle can’t resist using her favourite shrinking spell to rejoin the party and more trouble follows!
What young reader wouldn’t want to be Mirabelle with her amazing family, her magical powers and her trick of getting into and out of mischief? These sparkling little stories with their black and purple illustrations are just the thing for newly confident young readers.
Reviewed by Andrea ReeceAndrea Reece has spent almost her entire working life in children’s books, first as publisher, latterly as consultant, project manager and critic.
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Mirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief.
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Mirabelle and the Picnic Pranks Synopsis
Mirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief.
So, her parents' picnic party in the garden seems the perfect chance to play some pranks on her annoying brother, Wilbur. But when Mirabelle gets caught putting frogspawn in Wilbur's drink she's sent inside. It's so unfair! Why should she have to miss the party?
Then a brilliant idea strikes: If she uses a shrinking potion on herself, she'll be too tiny for anyone to see, so she'll still be able to enjoy the party! But Mirabelle is about to discover that the garden feels a little more dangerous when you're no taller than a blade of grass. Have her mischievous ways gone too far this time . . . ?
About This Edition
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9780192787965 |
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4th July 2024 |
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Harriet Muncaster |
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Harriet Muncaster |
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Oxford University Press |
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Paperback |
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113 pages |
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About Harriet Muncaster
Harriet Muncaster is the internationally best-selling children’s author. Her breakout success came in 2016 when Oxford University Press published the first four titles in the Isadora Moon series, which has sold over six million copies worldwide in 42 languages. Harriet studied Illustration at Norwich University College of Art and completed a master’s degree at Anglia Ruskin University. Harriet is also the author of the Mirabelle and Emerald series, both of which are set in the world of Isadora Moon, and the Victoria Stitch series for children aged 9+. Both Isadora Moon and Emerald grew so popular, they have TV adaptations on SkyKids, developed by Kelebek Media. Harriet has since worked on a brand-new series for ages 7+, The Diary of Wiska Wildflower, creating something for readers of all ages, as they grow up with the World of Harriet Muncaster. Her books blend fantasy with relatable themes like friendship, school life, and family, making them beloved by children all over the world.
Harriet Muncaster has been drawing, writing and creating things for as long as she can remember. It was while at school that she discovered that being an illustrator and author was a real career path she could take. From that moment on Harriet knew exactly what she wanted to be!
Harriet is inspired by anything magical, fantastical and glittery. She also has a great fascination for miniature things and owns a dollshouse in the shape of a castle.
Photo credit Alexa Loy
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