Mrs. Clohiggledy's Clutter by Geraldine Ryan-Lush
MRS. CLOHIGGLEDY'S CLUTTER: A UNIQUE AND CHARMING BIG KIDS STORY BOOK FOR AGES 5-100 Mrs. Clohiggledy loves pretty things. She loves taking selfies, and she loves thrift stores She loves to hang her jewellery on the wall with push pins, (all the better to SEE them with), and she loves to model hats She is also a hobby artist who enjoys painting portraits of all her lovely things, which she gives to charity. The only problem is, she has too many of them Follow this feisty and flambuoyant lady's journey, as, suddenly lonely without her Pandora Poodles and her Bad Budgies and her daughter moving to the Land Down Under, she becomes hooked on collecting But how much is too much? Has Mrs. Clohiggledy gone over the line? Does she have a...ahem...PROBLEM I mean, she is forced to sell her car With pathos and panache, and soft-hued, pastel illustrations so cozy you want to stay inside this book and have a cup of tea, Geraldine Ryan-Lush has created a tender, humorous story of a gutsy and glamorous lady who is out to kick lonely's butt, only to find happiness and fulfillment she never dreamed possible ABOUT THE STORY: Mrs. Clohiggledy loved her nice, spacious, minimalist apartment when she moved in. But then one day the superintendant of her building made an announcement: No Pets Allowed Mrs. Clohiggledy has to part with her beloved Pandora Poodles and her Bad Budgies, whom she gives away to trusted friends. Then, her daughter moves to New Zealand, to marry a sheep farmer with an accent to die for. Mrs. Clohiggledy is very lonely. Then she discovers thrift stores Soon she can hardly get in her apartment, and the neighbours are whispering behind her back. The superintendent leaves notes under her door. He is afraid he will break a leg tripping in her clutter. One day Mrs. Clohiggledy decides to take her selfies of her clutter to an art auction Exciting times await Editorial Review: A READERS' FAVORITE 4-STAR CHOICE ****(READERS' FAVORITE has received the Honoring Excellence Award for Reviewing, and is a Member of The National Book Critics Circle.)A delightful story for all ages .....Kids Books NowAunties and Grandmas will nod their heads knowingly, while rooting for this obsessed lady ........Merit Exchange Mrs. C has a method to her madness Love this book .......Reader LoftCute, sweet, sad and funny .....The Clutter GalThe ideal grandmother/granddaughter reading bond .........Book Blog Tours
Born in Newfoundland, Canada, Geraldine Ryan-Lush is the author of many books and stories for children, including Jeremy Jeckles Hates Freckles, Hairs on Bears, Malcolm the Klutz, Malcolm and the Hamster Lady, Hannigan's Hand, Hannigan's Hand: The Ghost Woman Talks, No Go Potty, Katie's Pictures, Miriam Webber Stopped Being Clever, Mrs. Woods' Bread, The Adventures Of Toby Trotter, and many others. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Ed) from Memorial University and has been a classroom teacher and columnist for print newspapers and literary journals. Her books are in libraries in U.S. and Canada, as well as U.K., New Zealand, India and worldwide, as well as in the trades market. Her awards and honours include American Bookseller's Pick of the Lists, Merit Magazine Studio Award, and the Alcuin Society Design Award. Her stories spring from a quite vivid imagination, tempered with a keen sense of humour and a flair for getting at the reality in kids' lives. She lives in St. John's.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780994733917 |
| ISBN 10 | 0994733917 |
| Title | Mrs. Clohiggledy's Clutter |
| Author | Geraldine Ryan-Lush |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Mulberry Books |
| Year published | 2016-04-13 |
| Number of pages | 74 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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