Shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Book Prize,
Smart Girls is another clever
collaboration between Robert Leeson and illustrator Axel Scheffler that follows
the humorous and entertaining Idle Jack.
These five stories contain a moral and are about
unique, smart, fast-thinking girls in extraordinary situations, whose actions
and logical thought lead to life-changing outcomes. It celebrates the hidden
possibilities in us all, regardless of age and gender.
Robert Leeson’s chapter books are filled with
humour, a lesson to be learnt, and entertainment – often outrageous and
incredible, but always fun-filled.
In this collection, each story is based on an
English, Irish, Norwegian, Ukrainian and Egyptian folk tale.
They are greatly
enhanced by Axel Scheffler’s interpretation of the text with his ink pen
illustrations, giving the whole production a harmonious flow.
I loved this inspiring book. It gives out
encouraging and positive messages to young girls of all ages about their
abilities, regardless of their origins, and acknowledges their capacity to
adapt to any role or position as problem solvers and leaders.
Title:
Smart Girls
Author:
Robert Leeson
Illustrator:
Axel Scheffler
Publisher:
Walker Books
Publication
Date: March 2018, $15.99
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781406380545
For
ages: 7+
Type:
Junior Fiction
