Tales of Trotter Street
By Shirley Hughes
When a neighbour seems unkind, Samantha discovers that appearances can be very misleading.
Genres
What is Tales of Trotter Street about?
On Trotter Street, every day brings a new adventure. Mae is excited about playing an angel, but a new baby may change her plans. The Patterson family face an unexpected delivery of wet concrete, while Carlos dreams of owning a bigger bicycle. Samantha learns that appearances can be misleading when she worries about a neighbour who seems unkind. Across four lively stories, children and families from different backgrounds share mishaps, celebrations and discoveries in their close-knit, multicultural neighbourhood.
About the author
Shirley Hughes was a much-loved British author and illustrator, famous for her beautiful picture books. She created the popular Alfie series, which follows the adventures of a little boy and his family. Shirley's warm stories and gentle drawings have made her books favourites for children and families all around the UK.
Pages
64 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
1998
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