Book Band: Brown - Ideal for children aged 8 and above
A humorous retelling of an Indian folk story by the top author Narinder Dhami. Bulbul would much rather sit at home under the mango trees than go to work. Anyway, everyone in the village agrees that he is the worst barber in the world. Fortunately, his wife Ruby has a clever plan to make money – but first they must outwit a notorious gang of thieves!
This comedic version of a traditional Indian story by renowned author Narinder Dhami features fun black-and-white illustrations by Amberin Huq and is perfect for children developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is filled with stories categorized to help children read independently at Key Stage 2, from award-winning authors such as twice Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence.
With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school.
“Any list that includes such a high-quality series of authors will be very welcome... Bloomsbury Readers targets children at Key Stage 2 and is designed to support them as they start reading independently while gaining confidence and comprehension.” - Books for Keeps
Pages: 96, Year of Publication: 0616, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm, Suitable for: Ages 3 to 9
