Daisy and the Trouble with Chocolate by kes Gray
Daisy and the Trouble with Chocolate” is a children’s book written by Kes Gray and illustrated by Nick Sharratt and Garry Parsons. It is the 12th book in the Daisy series and follows the adventures of Daisy, a young girl who loves to get into trouble. In this story, Daisy is excited to look after the class hamsters, Pickle and Pops, over the Easter holidays, and her mum is taking her to Chocolate Land! However, things quickly go awry when the two things that shouldn’t mix – hamsters and chocolate – do just that.
Book Details
- Author: Kes Gray
- Illustrator: Nick Sharratt and Garry Parsons
- Publisher: Random House Children’s Publishers UK
- Publication Date: 9th March 2017
- ISBN: 9781782956099
- Format: Paperback
- Suitable For: 5+ readers, 7+ readers
- Genres: Adventure Stories, Funny Stories about Family and Friends, School Stories
Book Summary
Daisy is thrilled to be looking after the class hamsters, Pickle and Pops, over the Easter holidays. But things get complicated when her mum takes her to Chocolate Land! The combination of chocolate and hamsters proves to be a recipe for disaster, and Daisy soon finds herself in a sticky situation. Will she be able to get out of trouble and still enjoy her Easter holiday?
Reviews
- “A fabulous, funny and fast-paced story that will have children giggling from start to finish.” – LoveReading4Kids
- “Daisy’s antics are sure to delight children and parents alike.” – The Bookbag
- “A hilarious and entertaining read that is perfect for Easter.” – BookTrust
Awards and Recognition
- Voted by the Independent as one of the Top 10 children’s authors in the UK
- Winner of the Red House Children’s Book Award for “Eat Your Peas”
- Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize for “Oi Frog!”
