The Amazing Adventures of Girl Wonder

Ten of her favourite stories selected by the author from two earlier publications Girl Wonder and the Terrific Twins (Gollancz 1991) and Girl Wonder to the Rescue (Gollancz 1994). Girl Wonder is older sister Maxine with younger twin brothers Antony and Edward. Their mini capers are entertaining, as we see Maxine’s plans to solve various problems, more often than not, go awry. Edward and Antony get involved as Maxine spins into action and enlists their support to impress Mum with a birthday present, or to enter the school talent show, utilising Antony’s renowned ‘talent’ as a rapper. Other escapades involving warm-hearted mum, who has a good sense of humour, include trying to solve the Tooth Fairy mystery and catching a birthday burglar.

Each of the lively stories stands alone but there are some links between them. Each tale is accompanied by atmospheric monochrome pencil illustrations of various shapes and sizes.