Albert Talbot: Master of Disguise
Albert Talbot: Master of Disguise
Summary
A funny, vibrant story following Albert through his day as he pretends to be a host of exciting characters from outlaw to adventurer. But is there anything better than being a boy called Albert?
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Albert Talbot: Master of Disguise by Ben Manley
A story of imagination and adventure from the acclaimed author of The Misadventures of Frederick, Ben Manley, and Daddy Long Legs illustrator Aurélie Guillerey. Who will Albert be next? A fearless mountaineer, a brilliant mechanical engineer or a galactic megalord? Anything is possible with an imagination like Albert's as he powers through his day. As a boy, Albert is nervous in a swimming lesson, but as Zandrian Delaclair, Antarctic Submariner and slayer of vampire cuttlefish, he's as brave and bold as can be. Show and Tell in front of the whole class can be a bit scary, but by imagining himself to be Professor Octavius Pickleswick he's proud to show off his greatest invention yet. A brilliantly funny story, full of exciting things to look at, about the joys of being whoever you want to be . . . and the comfort of sometimes just being yourself.Ben Manley’s text is original and brilliantly full of outlandish names and imaginings, and Guillerey’s illustration presents marvellous spreads full of humorous detail and verve. -- Anna McKerrow * BookTrust *
adorable...Each splendidly grandiose secret identity is brought to life by entrancing colourful illustrations. * Guardian *
Albert Talbot: Master of Disguise is a book that children will surely adore and maybe even inspire their own make-believe play. I love how it encourages children to tap into their creativity and imagination. But ultimately, this book shows us that being ourselves is wonderful too. -- Picture Book Perfect
Enjoy a brilliantly conceived picture book story of imagination and adventure from Ben Manley, acclaimed author of The Misadventures of Frederick, and super-talented French illustrator Aurélie Guillerey… Guillerey brings all Albert’s perilous missions to life with her gallery of bold and colourful illustrations, perfectly matched to a funny, reflective story full of the inspirational joys of being whoever you want to be… and the comfort of sometimes just being you! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *
Aurélie Guillery is a picture book illustrator. She is the illustrator of There's a Lion in the Library and Sunday Times Book of the Week Daddy Long Legs. Growing up in France she shared her time between school and a conservatoire where she learnt to play the piano. She went on to study Illustration at the renowned L'Ecole Superieur des Arts Decoratifs in Strasbourg, graduating in 1999, She now lives in Rennes, France with her two boys.
Ben Manley is a writer and designer. His writing is full of humour and heart with a touch of the gothic – as weird and wonderful as an attic full of vampire hamsters. He is the author of the critically acclaimed picture book: The Misadventures of Frederick. He also works as a digital copywriter and web designer. Ben lives in Norwich with his wife and two children.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781509882250 |
| ISBN 10 | 1509882251 |
| Title | Albert Talbot: Master of Disguise |
| Author | Ben Manley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2021-02-04 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |