Pernickety Boo

This captivating series of adventures is ideal for those who love whimsical humour Guardian Best Childrens Books of the Year Written by Carnegie and Costa Award-winning author Sally Gardner and beautifully illustrated throughout by Greenaway-shortlisted artist Chris Mould 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 dogs 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.