The Countess's Calamity facts for kids
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| Author | Sally Gardner |
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| Illustrator | Sally Gardner |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury |
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7 April 2003 |
| Pages | 96 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0-7475-5940-5 |
| OCLC | 59364102 |
The Countess's Calamity is an exciting children's book written and illustrated by Sally Gardner. It was published in 2003. This book won the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Bronze Award, which is a big deal in children's literature! It's the first book in the "Tales from the Box" series. This series is all about toys that can think and feel, just like people. They are called "sentient toys."
The Story of Abandoned Toys
The story of The Countess's Calamity begins with a sad event. A box full of beloved toys is left behind in a park. These toys are now alone and don't know what to do. They feel lost and abandoned.
Luckily, some friendly mice discover the box of toys. These kind mice decide to help the toys. They work together to make sure the toys can continue their lives. This shows how even small creatures can make a big difference.
The Countess's Challenges
Among the toys is a doll known as the Countess. She finds it very hard to get used to her new life. Unlike the other toys, the Countess struggles to adapt to being abandoned. She misses her old home and her previous owner.
The book explores how the Countess deals with her feelings. It shows her journey as she tries to find her place in this new world. Her "calamity" is her struggle to cope with the big changes in her life.
