Author:Emily Smith,Tim Archbold
When Harry's mum tells him they are going to get an au pair, he isn't quite sure what it means. When he finds out it's a girl to help look after him and baby brother, Fred, he feels a bit suspicious. It might just be a good excuse for the school bully to tease him. However, he soon warms to Astrid when she turns up and especially when she gives him an idea that stops the bully from ever bothering him again. All the same, Harry can't help wondering why Astrid's never heard of tin openers or Coke, and how come her suitcase can move around by itself...
A wry and witty look at our world through the eyes of an alien student...Tim Archbold's pictures add to the fun. A book to share with your babysitter!
—— Junior EducationEmily Smith writes sensitively about coping with life.
—— School LibrarianI loved To Be A Cat . . . Very funny and surprising
—— John BoyneHere is the black comedy that made Matt Haig's Shadow Forest so irresistible
—— The TimesA terrific yarn
—— Independent on SundayI loved this book. I read it in one sitting and was completely caught up in the crazy fairy tale world that Karen Mahoney has created! Overall, a brilliant and enchanting read!
—— Belle Books