The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me - Softcover

Dahl, Roald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141346663 ISBN 13: 9780141346663

Publisher: Puffin, 2013

Synopsis

The giraffe, the pelican and the agile monkey set out to prove that they are the best window-cleaning company around.

About this title

About the Author:

Quentin Blake is one of Britain's most successful illustrators. He has illustrated nearly three hundred books and he was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. He has won many awards including the Whitbread Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal and taught for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted in the New Year's Honours.

From AudioFile:

Richard E. Grant uses a full range of tones and tempos to create distinct voices for all the characters in this story of Billy's encounter with the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company. Grant's Pelly speaks with a speech impediment and a singsong rhythm; his monkey is slightly breathless, but, sadly, his giraffe does not sound female as the text clearly indicates. Grant shines when various characters sing; his portrayal of the opera star turned duchess singing about her stolen diamonds is a particular delight. Grant's straightforward narration lets Dahl's droll language and dialogue take center stage. This winning production will make the whole family smile. A.F. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0141346663
• ISBN 13: 9780141346663
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96