Synopsis: It is the eve of Billy’s eleventh birthday and he does not want to Dream the Dream and spend the rest of his life as a plumber. He wants to be a professional footballer. So imagine his surprise when he wakes up to find a hoodie-angel in his room and he is given a mission to protect Thelma Potts, the meanest girl in his school, from danger…

Review: A funny and engaging story, Sam Hay’s ‘Billy Angel’ is sure to appeal to the younger reader. It is well-illustrated, in a quirky and appropriate way, and the characters are vibrantly drawn. The detailed plumbing references add a realistic and humorous touch. This is the kind of fiction that could easily be read to children or which could encourage a reluctant but emerging reader to take off. I enjoyed this!

2008-08-30