A Sudden Glow of Gold
By Anne Fine
Toby’s dusty lamp reveals that wanting more may mean losing what matters most.
Genres
What is A Sudden Glow of Gold about?
Toby cannot understand why Mum wants him to clear out his bedroom. Every object seems too important to throw away, from old toys to a dusty brass lamp. But when Toby polishes the lamp, a genie appears and turns his ideas about wanting and needing upside down. As the genie’s lessons unfold, Toby discovers that having more does not always make life better—and that some of the things we value most cannot be kept in a cupboard.
About the author
Anne Fine is a much-loved British author who has written many funny and thoughtful books for children. She is best known for 'Madame Doubtfire' and 'The Diary of a Killer Cat'. Anne enjoys making readers laugh and think, and her stories are enjoyed by children all around the world.
Pages
51 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
This edition
1992
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