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Gertie and the Bloop

By Julia Jarman

Invisible Gertie is suddenly noticed—but what does the mysterious Bloop really want?

whimsical funny magical heartwarming

Genres

Fantasy Humour Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Gertie and the Bloop about?

Gertie Goodchild is kind, tidy, helpful and hardworking—almost too good to be true. Yet no one seems to notice her at home or school. Then a strange creature called the Bloop appears and decides to help. With the Bloop’s unexpected assistance, Gertie finds herself at the centre of some very unusual adventures. But being noticed is not always as simple as it seems, and Gertie must discover what really matters when everyone starts paying attention.

About the author

Julia Jarman is a well-loved British author who has written many exciting books for children, including the popular Time-Travelling Cat series. She enjoys creating adventures that take readers to different places and times. Julia is known for her imaginative stories and lively characters, making her books a favourite with young readers everywhere.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1996

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