Children's Book review

Evil Weasel

By Hannah Shaw

Published by Jonathan Cape Childrens Books

Evil Weasel is a nasty piece of work. He is a bully and a sneak but his cunning tricks have made him incredibly wealthy.

One day Evil Weasel decides to throw a huge party because, he thinks, what is the point in being amazingly rich if you can't show off your fast car, swimming pool and stunning castle to those worse off than you are?

When noone turns up on party day, Evil Weasel calls on the guests to find out why and has to listen to some rather unsavoury home truths.

Evil Weasel's transformation from demon to do-gooder is as hilarious as it is unbelievable.

The detailed, thoughtful and original illustrations incorporate a wry humour that both adults and children will love - and this even extends to the end-papers of the book, which will fascinate as much as the story itself.

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Reading age: 7+
Interest level: 3+