The Quigleys at Large

The Quigleys at Large

by Simon Mason (Author)

Synopsis

The Quigleys are back in this second collection of stories. Funny and instantly recognisable, the family go on a camping holiday to France. Mum stars in the skipping competition at the local village fete, Will gets locked in his empty school at night, and Dad (unsurprisingly) loses the budgie. This work features four more hilarious stories from this irrepressible and warmly affectionate family.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: Yearling
Published: 06 May 2004

ISBN 10: 044086500X
ISBN 13: 9780440865001
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: The second book describing the latest escapades of the Quigleys; comic and lovable, this 'ordinary' family creates yet more chaos in four hilarious stories.

Media Reviews
An easy-to-read book which describes family life kindly and humourously, while also showing just why it can be so very annoying. Mason's deft understatement gives each story enormous charm and warmth -- Julia Eccleshare Guardian Irresistable ... Reads like episodes in the life of a real family ... It will make children laugh and parents wince at the way they can Get It Wrong -- Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times Written in a breezy, approachable style which is great for reading aloud TES This family saga is always a delight; a cheering read in every way Observer
Author Bio
Simon Mason is an author of children's and adult books. His first adult novel, a black comedy entitled The Great English Nude, won the Betty Trask first novel award and Moon Pie was shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction prize. Running Girl is his first story starring Garvie Smith. Simon lives in Oxford with his wife and their two children.