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Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter

By Allan Ahlberg

Adjectives

humorous heartwarming engaging

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

Daisy Dirt's life is a whirlwind! Her dad is a dustman out of work, while her mum has married a wealthy Duke, making her a Duchess. Daisy finds herself bouncing between two very different worlds—one of riches and one of rags. But when fortunes flip unexpectedly, Daisy's adventure takes a surprising turn. This delightful tale from Allan Ahlberg's 'Happy Families' series is perfect for young readers, blending humour and heart in a story about family and change.

About the author

Allan Ahlberg is a much-loved British author who has written many fun and imaginative books for children. He is famous for stories like 'Peepo!' and 'Each Peach Pear Plum', which he often created with his wife, Janet. Allan’s books are known for their clever rhymes, gentle humour, and wonderful illustrations.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2015

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