Binny For Short (Binny #1)

Author: Hilary McKay

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  • : $16.00 NZD
  • : 9781444915433
  • : Hachette Children's Group
  • : Hodder Children's Books
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  • : September 2014
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 19.99
  • : October 2014
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  • : Hilary McKay
  • : Binny
  • : Paperback
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Barcode 9781444915433
9781444915433

Description

Binny's life has been difficult since her father died and her dreadful old Aunt Violet disposed of her beloved dog, Max. Her world changed then, to a city flat with not enough space for her Mum, her big sister Clem and her small brother James. Definitely no room for a pet. Then one day Aunt Violet dies, leaving a small cottage in Cornwall to Binny and her family. Binny finds herself in a new world once more, full of sunshine and freedom and Gareth, the enemy-next-door and the ideal companion for dangerous dares. But Max is still lost in the past, and it seems impossible that she'll ever find him again...

Promotion info

A funny and endearing new story of friendship from Whitbread-winning author Hilary McKay.

Awards

Shortlisted for Teach Primary New Children's Fiction Awards: KS2 2015. Long-listed for Carnegie Medal 2014.

Reviews

McKay's wise and witty stories resonate for everyone. (The Sunday Times' 100 Best Children's Books) The Sunday Times Thought provoking, engrossing story with nail biting moments and some surprises thrown in. Primary Times This book is optimistic, clever, beautifully written and very, very amusing. It really is a book you shouldn't miss. * * * * * Bookbag Hilary McKay is a wonderful storyteller, with an especial gift for writing about family life, bringing the thoughts and feelings of children vividly to life. Beautifully-written and enormously engaging, this gentle story about friendship and family in a seaside town will charm readers, right up until its warm-hearted and very satisfying ending. Booktrust Few writers capture the voice and intimacy of family life as well as McKay and fans of her Casson Family series will adore this sensitive exploration of friendship, grief and the often hilarious rough and tumble of families adjusting to change. More Binny please. Daily Mail McKay constructs convincing, page-turning portrait of a loving family that copes with adversity. Nourishing and tremendously entertaining. Warm, wise and witty... Binny for Short shows a mistress of her medium at work. Guardian I've long been a fan of this author for her sure touch and comic genius when it comes to writing about the ups and downs of family life. Funny, warm-hearted and perfectly pitched. Lion & Unicorn Books A tale of adventure, friendship and family... wonderful characters and storytelling. tBk Magazine If you're trying to wean your daughter off Jacqueline Wilson, try Hilary McKay. Her books are so good you want to climb inside the covers and live there. The Daily Telegraph I nearly fell out of bed pulling the book back off my dad when it was time for lights out because I wanted to continue reading...The story is exciting, compelling, sad and funny, with a surprising and heart-warming ending. Phoebe, age 9 Mixes family life and friendship, with plenty of warmth and humour. Sunday Express A fantastically good book. Lythan St Annes Express Few writers, if indeed any, write as warmly and accurately about family life as Hilary McKay, or with such humour. Her books feel both utterly timeless, and utterly contemporary. * * * * * Books For Keeps A thorough joy... it has made me look again at her other titles in my hunger to immerse myself in her beautiful, clever writing again. Susie and the Pencils This is a brilliantly written story that is gripping in a gently humorous way. Ed On The Web A new novel from Casson series' author Hilary McKay is always a treat and this one is no exception. Wonderful characters and storytelling. tBk Magazine This book is optimistic, clever, beautifully written and very, very amusing. It really is a book you shouldn't miss. * * * * * Bookbag Hilary McKay is a wonderful storyteller, with an especial gift for writing about family life, bringing the thoughts and feelings of children vividly to life. Beautifully-written and enormously engaging, this gentle story about friendship and family in a seaside town will charm readers, right up until its warm-hearted and very satisfying ending. Booktrust Few writers capture the voice and intimacy of family life as well as McKay and fans of her Casson Family series will adore this sensitive exploration of friendship, grief and the often hilarious rough and tumble of families adjusting to change. More Binny please. Daily Mail McKay constructs convincing, page-turning portrait of a loving family that copes with adversity. Nourishing and tremendously entertaining. Warm, wise and witty... Binny for Short shows a mistress of her medium at work. Guardian I've long been a fan of this author for her sure touch and comic genius when it comes to writing about the ups and downs of family life. Funny, warm-hearted and perfectly pitched. Lion & Unicorn Books A tale of adventure, friendship and family... wonderful characters and storytelling. tBk Magazine If you're trying to wean your daughter off Jacqueline Wilson, try Hilary McKay. Her books are so good you want to climb inside the covers and live there. The Daily Telegraph I nearly fell out of bed pulling the book back off my dad when it was time for lights out because I wanted to continue reading...The story is exciting, compelling, sad and funny, with a surprising and heart-warming ending. Phoebe, age 9 Mixes family life and friendship, with plenty of warmth and humour. Sunday Express A fantastically good book. Lythan St Annes Express Few writers, if indeed any, write as warmly and accurately about family life as Hilary McKay, or with such humour. Her books feel both utterly timeless, and utterly contemporary. * * * * * Books For Keeps A thorough joy... it has made me look again at her other titles in my hunger to immerse myself in her beautiful, clever writing again. Susie and the Pencils This is a brilliantly written story that is gripping in a gently humorous way. Ed On The Web A new novel from Casson series' author Hilary McKay is always a treat and this one is no exception. Wonderful characters and storytelling. tBk Magazine

Author description

Born in Boston, Lincolnshire, Hilary McKay read voraciously from an early age and grew up in a household of readers. After studying Botany and Zoology at St Andrews University she went on to work as a biochemist, but always had a burning desire to write. After the birth of her two children, she decided to give it a go. Hilary now lives in a small village in Derbyshire with her family. When not writing Hilary loves walking, reading, having friends to stay and receiving letters from children.