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The Water Babies
Oct 7, 2024 9:42 AM

Author:Charles Kingsley

The Water Babies

When Tom, an ill-treated little chimney-sweep, jumps into a clear, cool stream to clean himself something magical happens; he is turned into a tiny water baby by the fairies. He enters a strange, magical underwater world, and travels beyond the world's end to the other end-of-nowhere, getting into all sorts of scrapes and encountering creatures beautiful and frightening along the way. He also learns many important lessons - it is a voyage of discovery that Tom will never forget.

Reviews

Children will warm to the comforting and comfortable figure of Mrs Hardcastle

—— TES

Full of affection and good humour

—— Times Literary Supplement

Beaver Towers is an outstanding read! Every year, it's the one book that's guaranteed to capture every child's imagination, inspire them to read and bring their own writing alive. The children instantly connect with the brilliantly created characters, especially the lovable and hilarious Baby B. It's a joy to read aloud. I highly recommend it!

—— David Hemsley, Head Teacher, Hildenborough Primary School

I've enjoyed reading Beaver Towers to classes of children for many years now. They absolutely love the stories and characters especially Baby B and can't wait to read the books themselves. Every time I finish a chapter there are groans from around the room. Even years later children return, fondly remembering the plots and characters. I can't recommend these books enough and will hopefully continue to read them for many years to come.

—— Sue Warren, Teacher, Brook House Junior School, Sheffield

Wonderful stuff

—— Daily Telegraph
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