by SallyGardner (Illustrator)
Boolar has his big chance of fame when he lands himself the plum role of Tom Thumb in the Puppet Theatre playing in the park. But Boolar's performance nerves get the better of him and an ill-fated romance mean that things don't turn out quite as Boolar would like. Despite this Boolar's sense of his own importance cause a rift between him and the mis-matched family of dolls. Can Boolar survive the pit-falls of stardom as well as negotiate the troubled area of romance and still stay true to himelf and his friends? Fortunately for him his family of dolls and the wonderful Mr and Mrs Mouse love him dearly and are on hand to offer help and advice just when Boolar needs it the most. In this fantastic book, and the series as a whole, Sally Gardner has brought all of life's mysterious and myriad adventures to play. Her characters are brilliant little microcosms of the human race and their stories are as touching as any can be.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 15 Sep 2003
ISBN 10: 0747559457
ISBN 13: 9780747559450
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: Second title in wonderfully inventive series THE BOX Perfect first reader with lots to look at in the wonderful art and brilliant witty text to enjoy All the world exists in this box!