Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon

An enchanting fairytale about Mr Tiger, and his troupe of acrobats, Betsy K. Glory, the daughter of a mermaid and an ice-cream maker, from bestselling author Sally Gardner and illustrated by Nick Maland.
An enchanting fairytale about Mr Tiger, and his troupe of acrobats, Betsy K. Glory, the daughter of a mermaid and an ice-cream maker, from bestselling author Sally Gardner and illustrated by Nick Maland. 'Tigers have their secrets and their whiskers, their tails and their tales.'

Sally Gardner's enchanting new series, illustrated by Nick Maland, is a fairy tale full of traditional ingredients. When Betsy K. Glory, the daughter of a mermaid and an ice-cream maker, meets the mysterious Mr Tiger they have a giant challenge: a moon to turn blue, berries to collect and wishable-delicious ice-cream to create. The sort that makes wishes come true.

With Mr Tiger and his troupe of Gongalong circus acrobats, a toad under a spell, a lonely giant, and Mum and Dad, Betsy sets off on her quest.

This book will be printed in blue ink in Dyslexie, a font specially designed to make reading easier - and more fun. Sally is the founder of NuWord, which champions positive debate about dyslexia.

“PRAISE FOR THE MAGICAL CHILDREN SERIES : 'It's a pleasure to read - to yourself and aloud' Sunday Telegraph . 'Gardner's timely, touching tale, told in clear, warm prose, has all the satisfaction of a good fairystory' Amanda Craig, The Times . 'A lovely story of how some dreams come true' Dina Rabinovitch, Guardian .”

Sally Gardner, the enormously creative author of I, Coriander, chucks magic, a quest and scoopfuls of jeopardy into the first bok in her new series. It's also got dyslexia-friendly type, and Nick Maland's illustrations add to the fun' -- Alex O'Connell, The Times, Children's Book of the Week
Sally Gardner's tale unfolds with all the beautiful illogicality of a dream, whimsical but staying the right side of twee, and buoyed along by Nick Maland's jaunty, intricately cross-hatched illustrations Financial Times
An enchanting story, in which elements of traditional fairy tale verge on the surreal. But Gardner's skill is to contain even her wildest ideas within a meticulous plot -- Emily Bearn, Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year 2018
This enchanting new series is an absolute delight... Striking just the right note of whimsy and magic' -- Fiona Noble, The Bookseller, Editor's Choice
Sally Gardner can always surprise. In this beautiful little package of a book she delivers a light-hearted adventure... The element of the ridiculous is perfectly controlled... The assured voice of the narrator instantly and effortlessly transports to this world where imagination reigns' Books for Keeps
[Sally Gardner] chucks magic, a quest and scoopfuls of jeopardy into one of the most original divorce stories I've read The Times, Books of the Year
An enchanting fairytale weaving a story of mermaids, ice-creams and a troupe of acrobats. Totally bonkers and a great read. Who knew what happiness could be found in a red balloon? Angels & Urchins

I loved this story and the amazing pictures' Poppy Symonds (11).
'This was my first time reading a book in blue print. The colour, font and illustrations made it enjoyable to read' Rebekah Humphreys (8).
'The story was full of adventure and excitement with lots of surprises along the way'

-- Phoebe Nicholls (9), Army & You
Readers will enjoy the fast-moving plot and the cast of intriguing characters. Nick Maland's attractive illustrations help bring the story to life... Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon is the first in what is likely to be a popular series' The School Librarian.
Sally Gardner usually writes for older children, but Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon is for smaller readers, about an intrepid little girl who gets the moon to turn blue and give everyone wishes, courtesy of a gentleman tiger. Dyslexia friendly Evening Standard, Books of the Year.
This dyslexia-friendly title, full of enchanting illustrations from Nick Maland, is a very playful read Scotsman, Books of the Year
The mission Betsy and Mr Tiger take on includes many delicious elements - a blue moon, a blushing berry collection, a wish-granting ice-cream. But even more alluring is Gardner's unique prose, full of unusual metaphors and strange ideas, such as an over-worked alphabet and a pyjama-clad sun Big Issue, Books of the Year
Sally's story of Betsy's adventures with the mysterious Mr Tiger is a mixture of modern and classic – a fairy tale for the present day Computer Arts
A story surreal as any dream... The book delights in its whimsicality, and readers should too' Financial Times

Sally Gardner is the Costa and Carnegie-winning author of Maggot Moon. Her books have sold over two million copies in many languages and won numerous prizes.  Nick Maland is an award-winning illustrator. His book Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide won the Booktrust Early Years Award.

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