Gordon's Great Escape

What do our readers think of Gordon's Great Escape? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny adventure, bright illustrations and Gordon's cheerful personality. They especially like spotting the silly balloon dangers and laughing at the moments when Gordon saves the day.

What does the Pageticker team say about Gordon's Great Escape?

Gordon's Great Escape is a bright, bouncy adventure with plenty of balloon-based peril, silly jokes and wonderfully expressive illustrations. Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet do what they do best: turn an ordinary object into an endearing hero, while giving young children a gentle story about courage, quick thinking and helping others. The storm and stranded-island scenes may need a reassuring grown-up nearby for very sensitive children, but most will be too busy cheering Gordon on to worry for long.

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What is Gordon's Great Escape about?

Gordon the Balloon embarks on a thrilling journey around the world, learning new things and meeting diverse people. While travelling with the circus, a fierce storm leaves them stranded on a remote island. With no means of escape, it's up to Gordon to navigate the challenges and find a way to save the day.

About the author

Sue Hendra is a much-loved author and illustrator who creates fun and colourful books for children. She is best known for her story 'Supertato', about a superhero potato who saves the day in the supermarket. Sue’s stories are full of silly adventures and friendly characters that make reading exciting and enjoyable!

Discussion ideas around Gordon's Great Escape

Gordon's courage: What makes Gordon brave when things become difficult, and when do you think he feels worried?

Balloon dangers: Which danger would be hardest for you to avoid if you were a balloon, and how would you stay safe?

Helping others: How does Gordon help the circus group, and what could you do if someone needed help?

Travelling the world: What might Gordon learn from the different places and people he meets on his journey?

A perfect adventure: If you could travel anywhere with Gordon, where would you go and what would you hope to see?