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The Truth Pixie Goes to School

Matt Haig author Chris Mould illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Canongate Books

Published:1st Aug '19

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The Truth Pixie Goes to School cover

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.

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 * *

ISBN: 9781786898265

Dimensions: 174mm x 135mm x 17mm

Weight: 183g

128 pages

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