Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants
(2 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Puffin Books
When King Colin’s golden underpants go missing, he sends young Sir Scallywag on a quest to find them. Although only a small 6-year-old boy, Scallywag is determined to please the King and successfully conquers the evil giant who stole them. Much to everyone’s shock, he retrieves back the golden underpants – proving even the smallest of people can save the day.
Andreae successfully manages to capture the imaginations of young children in this rhyming, comic-like illustrated book. Full of adventure and with its comical situations and energetic and colourful illustrations, the reader can happily delve right into Scallywag’s quest.
What you thought...
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Alex, 7 Mai 2013
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This is a beautifully illustrated book that follows the story of a young Sir Scallywag on his mission to recover the golden underpants. With rhyming verses, it has an enchanting ability to amuse and entertain its audience, especially when read aloud.
Charlotte, 7 Mai 2013
With its irreverent sense of humour and recurrent references to underpants, this story of a brave young knight taking on a bully is sure to entertain. Its rhyming text and playful vocabulary definitely add to its accessibility and appeal.