by Frances Thomas (Author), Frances Thomas (Author), Sally Gardner (Illustrator)
Polly's birthday has been planned in minute detail and everyone who is anyone will be attending. But the worst happens - Polly gets chicken-pox and it is all called off. And to make matters worse Horace the hamster dies. The extent of Polly's misery knows no bounds and many entries to her diary catalogue her despair in hilarious detail. But all is not lost for Polly's birthday does turn out to be a wonderful day after all - and you will have to read to find out why. (Polly's Running Away Book is littered with clues)
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 96
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 06 Aug 2001
ISBN 10: 0747550840
ISBN 13: 9780747550846
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: A sequel to the fabulous POLLY'S RUNNING AWAY BOOK Polly grows ever more opinionated and spicy as her birthday grows nearer More fascinating insights into the mind of an eight year old on the very eve of her ninth birthday (who would like to be 18!)