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September 5, 2016/in Fiction 5-8 Infant/Junior /by Angie Hill
BfK Rating:
BfK 220 September 2016
Reviewer: Sue McGonigle
ISBN: 978-1781125328
Price: £6.99
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Genre: Fiction
Age Range: 5-8 Infant/Junior
Length: 96pp
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Billy Button: Telegram Boy

Author: Sally NichollsIllustrator: Sheena Dempsey

Billy Button’s parents run the post office. Set at a time before mobile phones and email, when the telegram boy was a key figure in the community, conveying important and urgent messages; both good news and bad.  When Charlie, the telegram boy falls ill, Billy manages to persuade his parents to let him take on the role. All goes well until grumpy Mr Grundle receives an unexpected message from an old flame and Billy finds himself involved in more than delivering messages with some unexpected match making.

An unexpected love story with a young cupid saving the day, this is a delightfully quaint tale, beautifully written by award winning author Sally Nichols. An interesting insight into life before instant messaging is also conveyed. Sheena Dempsey’s illustrations, reminiscent of Janet Ahlberg’s portrayal of The Jolly Postman, enhance the story.  This title is another great addition to Barrington Stoke’s ‘super readable’ books, with great stories by well-known authors and careful design supportive to all young readers. Truly a ‘Little Gem’.

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