The Surprise Party
By Hilary McKay
Adjectives
Genres
Synopsis
The children narrowly avoid the dreaded School Holiday Club when the elderly Miss Kents from the basement of Paradise House agree to look after them. To show their gratitude, the children plan a surprise they believe will delight the old ladies. However, their well-intentioned scheme doesn't unfold as expected. Will their surprise be ruined?
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
90 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
Published
2000
Celebrate every book your child reads
Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.
Ready to get started?
Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book
Similar books to The Surprise Party
Other books by Hilary McKay
