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Informationen zum Autor David Almond OBE is the acclaimed author of many award-winning novels for children such as Skellig , Kit's Wilderness and My Name Is Mina , and has collaborated with artists such as Polly Dunbar, Dave McKean, Alex T. Smith and Oliver Jeffers on fiction for younger readers. David's books sell all over the world, and in 2011 he was the recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. David lives in Northumberland; for more info visit www.davidalmond.com Graduating from Coventry University with a first-class honours degree, Alex’s passion for gazing out of windows and people-watching has strongly influenced the eclectic, diverse and fun-filled characters that inhabit the pages of his books. The Times have been quoted as referring to Alex's work as both elegant and filled with humour. With numerous award panels including the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, the Sainsbury's Book Award and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, UKLA Picture Book Awards and World Illustration Awards recognizing Alex's incredible talents. Alex was crowned World Book Day Illustrator in 2016, further building his public profile. As a master of both storytelling and illustration, Alex has created a clutch of best-selling and award-winning children’s books including the Claude series that has published worldwide in over 20 languages. Sixteen South lovingly adapted the books for an animated TV series. His book, How Winston Delivered Christmas has been picked up for a potential animated movie by Kelebek Media. Coop Troop 3D CGI animation for TV was co-created by Alex and Sixteen South and is available to watch on ITVX. Alex’s hilarious daily musings can be found on social media where you can find out about his adorable pack of dogs and his love of chickens. Klappentext A warm and witty tale from a master storyteller, author of Carnegie Medal-winning Skellig and internationally bestseller The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas. Bert and Betty Brown have got themselves a little angel. Bert found him in his top pocket when he was driving his bus. Bert and Betty's friends think he's lovely. So do Nancy and Jack and Alice from Class 5K. What a wonder!But Acting Head Teacher Mrs Mole is not so sure. Nor is Professor Smellie. Or the mysterious bloke in black who claims to be a School Inspector. Then there's Basher Malone - big, lumbering Basher Malone. He REALLY doesn't like Angelino. And it looks like he's out to get him......
