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5 Fantastic Farmyard Books 14/03/25
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Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants
(2 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Puffin Books
When King Colin’s golden underpants go missing, he sends young Sir Scallywag on a quest to find them. Although only a small 6-year-old boy, Scallywag is determined to please the King and successfully conquers the evil giant who stole them. Much to everyone’s shock, he retrieves back the golden underpants – proving even the smallest of people can save the day.
Andreae successfully manages to capture the imaginations of young children in this rhyming, comic-like illustrated book. Full of adventure and with its comical situations and energetic and colourful illustrations, the reader can happily delve right into Scallywag’s quest.
What you thought...
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Alex, 07 May 2013
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This is a beautifully illustrated book that follows the story of a young Sir Scallywag on his mission to recover the golden underpants. With rhyming verses, it has an enchanting ability to amuse and entertain its audience, especially when read aloud.
Charlotte, 07 May 2013
With its irreverent sense of humour and recurrent references to underpants, this story of a brave young knight taking on a bully is sure to entertain. Its rhyming text and playful vocabulary definitely add to its accessibility and appeal.