Betsey puts on a magic show but everyone is less than impressed with her tricks. No matter, in these four sweet and funny short stories, Betsey learns the importance of believing in yourself, that practise makes perfect, and that some magic is real . . .

This book is one of five short story collections featuring Betsey Biggalow, from Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these warm and funny stories are ideal for building confidence in young readers, whether reading aloud or alone.

MALORIE BLACKMANhas written over sixty books and is acknowledged as one of todays most imaginative and convincing writers for young readers. She has been awarded numerous prizes for her work, including the Red House Childrens Book Award and the Fantastic Fiction Award. Malorie has also been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. In 2005 she was honoured with the Eleanor Farjeon Award in recognition of her contribution to childrens books, and in 2008 she received an OBE for her services to childrens literature. She has been described byThe Timesas a national treasure. Malorie Blackman was the Childrens Laureate 201315.

Betsey's got a trick up her sleeve in this wonderful collection of short stories for young readers by Children's Laureate, Malorie Blackman.