Mr Badger and the Boubles Grand Hotel by Leigh Hobbs
Mr Badger and the Boubles Grand Hotel is a book filled with royalty, poshness, and a bit of cheekiness. The Boubles Grand Hotel is having its 175th birthday. Sir Cecil and Lady Celia Smothers-Carruthers own it and decide to host a party. Mr Badger, the special events manager, knew everyone and everything, so the party was sorted and in perfect hands. But is it?
Leigh Hobbs, the author-illustrator for this book, left my mouth open and my brain shocked. I love how there is an elegant gold border and lots of freeform, creative drawing. Mixing those two elements together made it so interesting to look at. It made me think that you can mix a variety of things to create a beautiful combination. The same goes for the other drawings; they have a bit of neatness and a bit of open-ended art. That is what attracted me most. I adore the writing in the book. The words in this book have a touch of nobility and mystery. Every sentence gave me butterflies in my tummy, as it was never, ever boring.
Sir Cecil and Lady Celia Smothers-Carruthers made some tea for their little granddaughter, Sylvia. As Sir Cecil and Lady Celia are having a party for the Boubles Grand Hotel’s 175th birthday, Sylvia really wants to attend. But this party is specifically for grown-ups only. Everything had to be perfect. The night before the party, everything was ready; Mr Badger and his assistant, Miss Pims, agreed it would be a wonderful celebration. The next morning, everything goes in the opposite direction. The oven is broken, a mop is lost, the diary is ripped, and who knows what? It’s up to Mr Badger to find the culprit. Will he find it in time? Or will it be a birthday disaster?
This fancy, playful book is perfect for anyone into mystery or just anyone looking for a short, fun book. I would recommend this for ages 6-9, but this book is so cool that I personally think anyone could read it. This is an exciting and quick book. I hope you guys read it!
Reviewer: Parishay Khan
Allen & Unwin
