The Misadventures of Frederick

Manley’s words are perfectly pitched, spare and funny; Chichester Clark, one of our finest writers and illustrators for very young children, pumps colour into Frederick’s life in her exquisite illustrations. * The Times *
Outdoor scenes full of birds and squirrels, lit by autumnal sunshine, and indoor scenes of dim splendour, into which nature progressively intrudes, make this picture book a gorgeous object that deserves sustained attention. * Sunday Times *
The Edward Goreyesque tone of Frederick’s correspondence and the vibrancy of Chichester Clark’s images weave together in a tale of sly wit and sunlit joy. * Guardian *
There’s a lot to be said for a book that starts out with instructions on how to make a paper plane. It’s even better, in Ben Manley’s The Misadventures of Frederick, when most of the story revolves around paper planes sent from a little girl called Emily having adventures in the dangerous outdoors to a little boy called Frederick, stuck indoors in a mansion for health and safety reasons. Emma Chichester Clark’s pictures are irresistible. * Evening Standard *
The witty language from Ben Manley combines warmth with exquisite illustrations from Emma Chichester-Clark. -- Amanda Craig * The New Statesman *
this evocative story highlights the importance of making friends and enjoying open space -- Emma Lee-Potter * The Express *
A tale of sly wit and sunlit joy * The Guardian *