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The Betsey Biggalow Adventures

5 books in this series
Although Betsey may be small, she’s not going to let that hold her back. She’s determined to make the most of everything life throws at her, even if it doesn’t always quite go to plan. These collections of short stories follow Betsey as she navigates her way through some of the typical challenges that face a little girl; losing her teddy bear, dealing with annoying siblings, putting on a disappointing magic show and preparing for a hurricane….and those are just for starters!
Betsey Biggalow is Here!
Betsey Biggalow is Here!
Betsey Biggalow may be small but she's full of ideas - even about helping the world! Join Betsey on four adventures as she learns you don't have to be big to make a big difference.

Four of Betsey's adventures in one book, now with fabulous new illustrations by Diane Ewen.
Betsey Biggalow the Detective
Betsey Biggalow the Detective
Betsey Biggalow may be small, but right now she has a big mystery to solve. to crack this case, she's going to need help from Prince, the detective dog!

Four of Betsey's adventures in one book, now with fabulous new illustrations by Diane Ewen.
Hurricane Betsey
Hurricane Betsey
A hurricane is on it's way . . . And Betsey can't wait! Join her as she helps prepare for the storm, is entered into a very strange contest, and even attempts to eat a MONSTER hamburger in four fabulously funny adventures.

This book is one of five collections featuring Betsey Biggalow from Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these stories are ideal for building confidence in young readers, whether reading aloud or alone.
Betsey's Birthday Surprise
Betsey's Birthday Surprise
Join Betsey, the little girl with big ideas, as she surprises everyone on her birthday, learns to be a guard dog, moves house and even becomes a TV star in these four warm and funny adventures.

This book is one of five short story collections featuring Betsey from Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman, beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, and ideal for building confidence in young readers.
Magic Betsey
Magic Betsey
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.

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