Book Band: Lime (Ideal for Ages 6+) A playful story by Joanna Nadin, author of The Worst Class in the World series and World Book Day book The Worst Class in the World in Danger. Ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. If a microwave explodes or there are bubbles all over the bathroom floor, it's bound to have been because of Alfie Braithwaite. Only Alfie swears that it's all the fault of Dave, the terrible gremlin that lives in his sock drawer. But one day Dave really does appear and starts to wreak more havoc than even Alfie could have imagined! Will Alfie catch Dave? And will Alfie's parents ever believe that it really wasn't him? This mischievous and thought-provoking adventure from best-selling and award-winning author Joanna Nadin is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Pauline Reeves and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

When Alfie is in trouble he blames Dave, the terrible gremlin that lives in his sock drawer. But one day Dave really does appear... Will Alfie's parents ever believe that it really wasn't him? Bloomsbury Young Readers provide engaging, illustrated stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson, tailored to get children reading.

About the Author
Joanna Nadin is a former broadcast journalist, speechwriter and special adviser to the Prime Minister. Since leaving politics, Joanna has written more than 70 books for children and teenagers, including the award-winning Penny Dreadful series, the best-selling Flying Fergus series with Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy, and the Carnegie-nominated Joe All Alone, which is currently being adapted for television. Her books have won numerous awards, as well as being shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Prize, the Booktrust Best Book Award and Queen of Teen. Joanna also holds a PhD in creative writing for young people and lectures at Bath Spa University. Pauline Reeves is a Devon based illustrator, living b the sea with her husband, two children and her dog, Jenson. She has loved drawing and creating since she was a child, making and drawing all sorts of things from goblins to doll houses. She takes inspiration from the funny and endearing things animals and people do everyday as well as the superb imagination that children have. Pauline works with traditional materials including pencil, charcoal and Lino to create quirky illustrations with humour and charm.

Reviews
Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation, [with] tips to support the parent or carer at home or the teacher who needs inspiration at the end of a busy day. * Julie-Ann McCulloch, Specialist EAL Teacher, Stockport Local Authority *
My favourite character is Dave because he was so funny, had a wart on his bottom and messed everything up. * Asmara, aged 6 *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472955555
Author Joanna Nadin
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 114g