Betsey Biggalow the Detective

Author(s): Malorie Blackman

Fiction - junior

Betsey's teddy bear has disappeared without a trace! Join Betsey the Detective as she enlists the help of Prince, the detective dog, to solve the mystery! This book is one of five short story collections featuring Betsey Biggalow from Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these warm and funny stories are ideal for building confidence in readers aged 7 and over, whether reading aloud or reading alone.


Product Information

A brilliant collection of stories about the lively, likeable Betsey Biggalow, from award-winning author Malorie Blackman. Perfect for building confidence in new readers.

MALORIE BLACKMAN has written over fifty books and is acknowledged as one of today's most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. She has been awarded numerous prizes for her work, including the Red House Children's Book Award and the Fantastic Fiction Award. Malorie has also been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. In 2005 she was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her contribution to children's books, and in 2008 she received an OBE for her services to children's literature. She has been described by The Times as 'a national treasure'. Malorie Blackman is the Children's Laureate 2013-15.

General Fields

  • : 9781782951841
  • : Random House Children's Publishers UK
  • : 0.055
  • : 01 May 2014
  • : 198mm X 129mm X 5mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 July 2014
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Malorie Blackman
  • : Paperback
  • : 823.92
  • : 64
  • : Illustrations