Magic Betsey

Betsey’s got a trick up her sleeve in this wonderful collection of short stories for young readers by Children’s Laureate, Malorie Blackman.

Betsey puts on a magic show but everyone is less than impressed with her tricks. No matter, in these four sweet and funny short stories, Betsey learns the importance of believing in yourself, that practise makes perfect, and that some magic is real …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 young readers, whether reading aloud or alone.