Literary agent for children's books
LAURA CECIL
The Little Gentleman by Philippa Pearce
Illustrated by Patrick Benson (UK edition)
Age range: 10 plus
The first novel in over 20 years from Philippa Pearce is a
major literary event.
ALA Notable Children's Book
Bet is an only child, living with her grandparents. Her life with them in the countryside is quiet and uneventful, until she develops an extraordinary friendship - with a talking mole. Placed under an enchantment, the mole has magically survived for over three centuries.
But now he wants Bet's help to undo this spell. In this charming novel we find
a blend of mystery and humour, alongside Philippa Pearce's characteristically vivid portrayal of children and animals.
"I am hoping that you will like this odd pair, and see - as I do - something touching and heroic in their eventful relationship."- Philippa Pearce
“Perfectly unusual, perfectly lovely.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)
“In the hands of a master storyteller, this deceptively simple tale of a girl and an ancient talking mole has echoes of Alice in Wonderland”
THE BOOKSELLER
“There are plenty of exciting and dangerous events in this humorous and moving novel... but the numerous, tiny perfect moments are what makes it magical.”
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)
Rights : Laura Cecil
Publishers:
UK : Penguin
