The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice
Brand: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Categories: Books, Children's Books, Literature & Fiction



Grade level: 3 - 4
Dimensions: 7.69 x 0.71 x 10.37 inches
Reading age: 8 - 12 years
ISBN-13: 978-1547606771
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1547606770
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Print length: 160 pages
Publication date: March 23, 2021
subtitle: Hardcover – March 23, 2021
author: Visit Amazon's A.F. Harrold Page search results A.F. Harrold Mini Grey
review: Editorial Reviews Review “A collection such as this reminds us of all the many wonderful ways to be ridiculous.” ― BCCB, starred review “[A] generous poetry collection . . . Grey's illustrations capture the freewheeling spirit of the poems.” ― Booklist, starred review “A good bit of fun.” ― Kirkus Reviews “Gripping and poignant, a look at what it means to be brave and alive in the face of loss.” ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THE AFTERWARD “A curious, immersive narrative . . . Ember's vibrant personality imbues the book with unfaltering warmth.” ― Booklist, starred review, on THE AFTERWARD “Harrold brings this eerie . . . tale about accepting change, letting go, and love's indissoluble bonds to an affecting finale that is very much grounded in real life.” ― Publishers Weekly, on THE AFTERWARD “Harrold brings a delectable combination of coziness, sympathy, and menace to this story . . . making this an accessible story of controlled shivers and heartfelt compassion.” ― BCCB, on THE AFTERWARD “Readers of Neil Gaiman or Roald Dahl may find this title particularly appealing . . . Recommended.” ― School Library Connection, on THE AFTERWARD “Wonderfully entertaining.” ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THE IMAGINARY “A great choice for readers who like fantastic tales with a dose of true scariness.” ― School Library Journal, starred review, on THE IMAGINARY “Affecting and lovely.” ― The New York Times Book Review on THE IMAGINARY “[A] winningly whimsical celebration of the imagination, beautifully enhanced by both black-and-white and full-color illustrations.” ― Booklist on THE IMAGINARY “Masterfully paced and stunningly crafted.” ― Shelf Awareness, starred review, on THE SONG FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE “Strong characterizations and a good dose of spookiness are standouts.” ― School Library Journal, starred review, on THE SONG FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE “Captivating.” ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THE SONG FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE “Incisive [and] poetic.” ― The Horn Book Magazine, starred review, on THE SONG FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE About the Author A.F. Harrold is an English poet (1975 - present). He writes and performs for adults and children, in cabaret and in schools, in bars and in basements, in fields and indoors. He was Glastonbury Festival Website's Poet-In-Residence in 2008, and Poet-In-Residence at Cheltenham Literature Festival in 2010. He won the Cheltenham All Stars Slam Championship in 2007 and has had his work on BBC Radio 4, Radio 3 and BBC7. He is active in schools work, running workshops and slams and doing performances at ungodly hours of the morning, and has published several collections of poetry. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats, a few good ideas and one beard.