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Alfie Gets in First

Name: Alfie Gets in First
Rating: 4.83 (6 reviews)
ISBN: 9781862307834

By Shirley Hughes

Part of the Alfie series

Alfie’s race home turns tricky when his family is suddenly locked outside.

engaging relatable heartwarming

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.83

From 6 readers

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Alfie Gets in First about?

Alfie, eager to be first home after a shopping trip, dashes inside and accidentally locks his mum and baby sister, Annie Rose, outside. As neighbours gather to help, Alfie must find a way to unlock the door and reunite with his family.

About the author

Shirley Hughes was a much-loved British author and illustrator, famous for her beautiful picture books. She created the popular Alfie series, which follows the adventures of a little boy and his family. Shirley's warm stories and gentle drawings have made her books favourites for children and families all around the UK.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2009

First published

1981

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