Bob and the House Elves

Rough, tough, untidy Bob the Builder finds his house suddenly overrun with helpful house elves who insist on cleaning, tidying and generally making a nuisance of themselves. At last, with help from his neighbour, Bob comes to an agreement with the elves and a happy ending ensues. Lots of pictures, short sentences, - repetition in reasonable quantity and a bit of word-play make this an ideal first novel for independent reading: Bob is affectionately described by Rodda, and Archbold's Quentin Blake-ish illustrations add some wicked touches to a gentle, fun tale.