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Pernickety Boo
- Author
- Sally Gardner
- Narrator
- Simon Russell Beale
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 29 August 2024
- Run Time
- 2 hours 53 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Comic (humorous) fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 review)
What to expect
‘This captivating series of adventures is ideal for those who love whimsical humour’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year
Written by Carnegie and Costa Award-winning author Sally Gardner, Pernickety Boo is the unforgettable story of a very unusual umbrella.
'Hello,' said the umbrella.
'Gosh,' said the boy. The umbrella's handle was carved in the shape of a dog’s head, with a very long snout and a shiny nose and ears that flopped back. 'You can talk.'
'I suppose I can,' said the umbrella.
'Do you have a name?' asked the boy.
'No,' said the umbrella. 'Do I need a name?'
'Yes,' said the small boy. 'You need one for someone to let you in at the front door, and another name to be let out the back door.'
Brought to life by a careless sorcerer, Pernickety Boo is a well-educated umbrella with unexplored magical powers – and after he is left behind on the London Underground by his forgetful creator, Pernickety must find an owner: someone who will truly love him.
So when Pernickety meets young Sylvie Moonshine and is welcomed into her home, he thinks that all of his prayers have been answered. But there are plenty of other people who are also interested in the magical umbrella, and who threaten to separate Pernickety from his beloved Sylvie, unless he can find a way to stop them.
Perfect for fans of A Bear Called Paddington, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Winnie-the-Pooh, this instant classic is a book for the whole family to share.
Critics Review
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‘This captivating series of adventures is ideal for those who love whimsical humour’ – Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year
‘Pernickety Boo is an absolute delight. The best of children’s writing.’ – Natasha Farrant
User Reviews
Book 4.0
Narration 5.0
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4.0 5.0
A wildly imaginative madcap adventure with some wonderful characters. I would love to see a spin-off series for Jim Jam, the wry, sardonic, but good-hearted house cat.
Excellent narration, with perfect voices for all the side characterscpbaker 2025-02-20
Details
- Author
- Sally Gardner
- Narrator
- Simon Russell Beale
- Duration
- 2 hours 53 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 August 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008602666
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Comic (humorous) fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
- Rating
- 4.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
‘This captivating series of adventures is ideal for those who love whimsical humour’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year Written by Carnegie and Costa Award-winning author Sally Gardner, Pernickety Boo is the unforgettable story of a very unusual umbrella. 'Hello,' said the umbrella. 'Gosh,' said the boy. The umbrella's handle was carved in the shape of a dog’s head, with a very long snout and a shiny nose and ears that flopped back. 'You can talk.' 'I suppose I can,' said the umbrella. 'Do you have a name?' asked the boy. 'No,' said the umbrella. 'Do I need a name?' 'Yes,' said the small boy. 'You need one for someone to let you in at the front door, and another name to be let out the back door.' Brought to life by a careless sorcerer, Pernickety Boo is a well-educated umbrella with unexplored magical powers – and after he is left behind on the London Underground by his forgetful creator, Pernickety must find an owner: someone who will truly love him. So when Pernickety meets young Sylvie Moonshine and is welcomed into her home, he thinks that all of his prayers have been answered. But there are plenty of other people who are also interested in the magical umbrella, and who threaten to separate Pernickety from his beloved Sylvie, unless he can find a way to stop them. Perfect for fans of A Bear Called Paddington, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Winnie-the-Pooh, this instant classic is a book for the whole family to share.
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