Description
New school. New friends. Same old pixie.
'Don't try to be something
You really are not.
Your one true self
Is the best thing you've got.'
In this heartwarming adventure, the Truth Pixie and her human friend go to school, face a bully and learn the importance of friendship and being yourself. With words by the bestselling mastermind Matt Haig and pictures by the inky genius Chris Mould.
About the Author
As well as being a number one bestselling writer for adults, Matt Haig has won the Blue Peter Book Award, the Smarties Book Prize and been nominated three times for the Carnegie Medal for his stories for children and young adults.
Chris Mould went to art school at the age of sixteen. He has won the Nottingham Children's Book Award and been commended by the Sheffield Children's Book Award. He loves his work and likes to write and draw the kind of books that he would have liked to have had on his shelf as a boy.
Reviews
The Truth Pixie Goes to School is a bloody wonderful way of introducing your kids to the regrettably prickly idea that it's ok to value themselves -- OLIVIA COLMAN
Countless children will find solace in Haig's tale and empathise with Aada as she overcomes hurdles before realising the power of being yourself. The world seems a better place with Haig looking after our collective mental health * * Observer * *
PRAISE FOR MATT HAIG AND CHRIS MOULD: Absolutely brilliant -- CBBC
The uplifting tale of a young girl cheered by a cheeky sprite who is unable to lie, The Truth Pixie is short and very sweet * * Guardian * *
Amazing * * Blue Peter * *
Reasons to Stay Alive for seven-year-olds * * Huffington Post * *
A sweet rhyming introduction to how to combat bad moods . . . and learn to love yourself * * The Times * *
A funny and beautifully illustrated tale with a heartfelt message about life's ups and downs * * Sunday Express * *
A self-help book for children . . . Warm, inspiring and full of good sense * * Daily Express * *
Just perfect. [A] short, rhyming tale for younger readers * * Evening Times * *
Book Information
ISBN 9781786898265
Author Matt Haig
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Canongate Books
Publisher Canongate Books
Weight(grams) 183g
Dimensions(mm) 174mm * 135mm * 17mm
