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Gnomes, gnomes, gnomes

By Anne Fine

Sam’s clay gnomes face eviction—but their farewell party takes a wonderfully unexpected turn.

humorous imaginative heart-warming mischievous

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is Gnomes, gnomes, gnomes about?

Sam loves making clay gnomes, and soon the shed is packed with dozens of his little creations. When Mum needs the space, she decides the gnomes must go. Sam and his sister refuse to let their friends disappear quietly, so they organise a special farewell. But as the evening unfolds, their send-off becomes far more exciting and unexpected than anyone imagined, leading to a night the whole family will remember for a very long time.

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

53 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2013

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