Betty Steady and the Fidgety Wizard (Betty Steady, Book 3)

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KNICK-KNACK, PADDY WHACK, BETTYS BACK!

When the twin princesses fall under a dreadful spell, little Betty and her gang must find the cure oh, and stop a wicked wizard from building a theme park on the island of Little Dollop. Iced bun, JOB DONE!

For readers of Youre A Bad Man, Mr Gum and Grimwood!

The princesses of Wobbly Rock, Pam and Pamm, have swooned into a coma, thanks to a bunch of poisonous daffodils inadvertently given to them by Bettys swashbuckling, moustachioed 11-year-old cousin, Freddy Steady. Now the gang must go in search of wicked weasels on the island of Little Dollop to find the cure. But naughty sorcerer Hearty Stu has plans of his own for the princesses. And our noble stallion Simon Anderson has plans for Freddy Steadys SUPER annoying green unicorn Salad whom he doesnt like even a tiny little bit no sir nuh-uh.

DOCTOR FOSTER WENT TO GLOUCESTER!

"OMIGOSH! Nicky Smith-Dale and Sarah Horne pulled off the hat-trick! THRICE as joyously barmy and TRIPLE as nail-biting as before! A riotous ride of bonkers thatll have you snorting with laughter from the very first page. Ramzee, author of The Cheat Book

Reviews

Love for Betty Steady and the Toad Witch:

Wonderful! Matt Lucas

"An irrepressible catchphrase-riddled 7+ debut, full of surreal, riotous fun. Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian

Jokes by the dozen, enchanted boiled eggs, and real heart Nicky Smith-Dale's enthusiasm proves infectious. Emily Bearn, The Daily Telegraph

This rollicking romp will have youngsters laughing all the way to the final battleground Funny, joyful, big-hearted, and serving up extra dollops of youthful exuberance, this is an all-action adventure series perfectly fashioned for readers new to chapter books. Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post

"Bold, brilliant and toadally bonkers. Theres humour bursting from every page in this madcap adventure about friendship, fighting, and one seriously fearless hero! Mel Taylor-Bessent

Betty Steady GO!!!!!! You'll race through this hilarious book. A glorious giggle fest! Anna Brooke, author of Monster Bogey

Anarchic and silly, with a heroine who is just a bit too big for her boots, this funny debut in the young fiction space will appeal to fans of Mr Gum and Knight Sir Louis The Bookseller One to Watch'

"I'm a Betty Steady mega fan! This is a joyful and hilarious book packed full of fun. Jenny McLachlan

Golly gherkins this is a HOOT! Betty Steady and the Toad Witch is fiercer than an angry ogre and funnier than a tap-dancing chicken Jack Meggitt-Phillips

'Utterly ridiculous, outstandingly imagined, cleverly written, and fully illustrated, Betty Steady is an absolute delight. Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo Magazine

A cracking, hilarious read! We could all do with more self belief and #bemorebetty" Nazima Pathan, author of Dream Hunters

An amazing book! I read it in one sitting and it had me laughing all the way through! Jennifer Bell, author of Magicalia

Author Bio

Sarah Horne is the much loved illustrator of Charlie Changes into a Chicken and hilarious sequels, Charlie Turns into a T-rex and Charlie Morphs into a Mammoth, written by Sam Copeland. She has over fifteen years experience illustrating books for children as well as for magazines and newspapers including the Guardian.