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Practically Perfect

By Hilary McKay

Book 2 of 2 in the The Queen series

Adjectives

humorous whimsical lighthearted

Genres

Humour Fairy Tales

Synopsis

In the palace, chaos reigns: the cook is buttered, the Poet Laureate has fled, and the Prime Minister is overwhelmed by peculiar get-well gifts. The Ladies-in-Waiting decide that life would be more peaceful without the Queen and plan to marry her off. But finding a Prince who is practically perfect proves to be a challenging task.

About the author

Hilary McKay is a much-loved British author who writes funny and heartwarming stories for children. She is best known for her Casson Family books, including 'Saffy's Angel', which won the Whitbread Children's Book Award. Hilary's stories often feature lively families, clever pets, and adventures that will make you laugh and think.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

1997

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