Edwardo the Horriblest Boy in the Whole Wide World
The Horriblest Boy in the Whole Wide World
$25.68
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
1 June 2007
Summary
A touching and thought-provoking parable from the brilliant John Burningham that highlights the dangers of judging too quickly.
Edwardo is an ordinary boy, so sometimes he can be a bit grubby or clumsy, a bit cruel or noisy or rude. The more that he is criticised, the worse he becomes, until one day they call him ‘The Horriblest Boy in the Whole Wide World’. Just then, Edwardo’s luck begins to change, and a series of chance events reveal that really he is a lovely boy, and has been all along.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099480136 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0099480131 |
| Author: | John Burningham |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Red Fox Picture Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Edition: | New edition |
| Release Date: | 1 June 2007 |
| Weight: | 168g |
| Dimensions: | 281mm x 218mm x 4mm |
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Critics Review
This book has all the ingredients that Burningham’s fans pounce on: a sharp, clear-sighted edge, grace and wit
This book has all the ingredients that Burningham’s fans pounce on: a sharp, clear-sighted edge, grace and wit – Sally Williams * Independent *
A wonderfully cautionary tale; subtly told and beautifully illustrated – Kate Agnew * Guardian *
The book is a series of funny adventures and misunderstandings with a reassurance that even if, inevitably, you are sometimes untidy, noisy or cruel, you still have the potential to be lovely – Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *
Young readers will be shocked, fascinated and amused by Edwardo’s misdeeds whilst also identifying with his horriblest moments … A tour de force * Books for Keeps *
A wonderful book about seeing the best in people * Junior *
About The Author
John Burningham
John Burningham was born in 1936. He studied illustration at the Central School of Art. His first children’s book, Borka, was published in 1963, and it was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal as the best illustrated book of the year. John Burningham collaborated with Ian Fleming on Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, designing the model of the famous car. He lived in London with his wife Helen Oxenbury, also a well-known author and illustrator. John Burningham died on January 4th, 2019.
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