Pierre Gripari, the French-Greek author, dubbed 'a Martian in exile', was one the most successful writers for children in twentieth-century France and a prolific writer for both adults and children. The stories in The Witch in the Broom Cupboard and Other Tales are among his most famous. The Good Little Devil and Other Tales is also published by Pushkin Children's Books. Puig Rosado is an award-winning illustrator famous in France and elsewhere in Europe for his children's books, press cartoons and posters.
"'A wonderful collection of stories for children ... Would easily
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firmly placed on the keeper shelf." -- Bookbabblers
"Immensely readable.... highly recommended to all parents looking
for stories to read aloud to the family, to teachers [and] to young
readers with a sense of humour." -- 5-star review, Books for
Keeps
"These 13 stories show how clever youngsters overcome the
traditional wicked characters with the help of a little bit of
magic... refreshingly different... improbable but charming." --
Parents in Touch
"These stories are wonderfully bizarre; retaining the traditional
charm of a fable there is often a strong moral core, devilishly
decorated with warmth and humour." -- We Love Books
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