08/01/2019
This is the book that my seven year old daughter is currently reading. It’s an “utterly fantastic book” according to Sunday Times. My daughter agrees with their conclusion. She took the picture of the book in this post.
The utterly me book is a story about Clarice Bean who finds family life exhausting and exasperating, and school is no better; particularly when the teacher, Mrs Wilburton, sets an 'utterly dreary' book project.
Until Clarice realises that a prize is on offer and, together with her best friend, Betty Moody, sets out to win it, armed with a copy of The Ruby Redford Collection, a series of detective stories featuring an 11-year-old detective...
Utterly charming, delightful and hilarious, Clarice is an upfront heroine with immense appeal for both children and adults. Quirky black-and-white drawings in Lauren Child's inimitable style perfectly complement the text.
Grab a copy for your child. S/he will thank you for it.
