Magic Betsey
Malorie Blackman author Diane Ewen illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:7th Aug '25
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£6.99(9781782951872)

4 stories in 1 book by the bestselling and much-loved Malorie Blackman, about the adventures of Betsey Biggalow and her Barbadian life full of family, friends and fun. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books.
From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books.
Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as:
- She puts on a magic show that doesn’t quite go to plan
- Betsey learns the importance of believing in yourself
- She learns that practise makes perfect
- Betsey realises that some magic is real…
This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone.
"Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently" - Book Trust
Also available in the Betsey Biggalow series:
Betsey Biggalow Is Here!
Betsey Biggalow The Detective
Betsey's Birthday Surprise
Hurricane Betsey
Somewhere between Pippi Longstocking and Tracy Beaker, Betsey Biggalow, who stars in these short, pacey stories, is an imaginative and enquiring girl who is sometimes mischievous but always endearing * Guardian *
ISBN: 9780241704790
Dimensions: 197mm x 128mm x 5mm
Weight: 67g
80 pages