Horace and Harriet: Take on the Town
Clare Elsom (, Exeter, UK)
Lord Commander Horatio Frederick Wallington Nincompoop Maximus Pimpleberry the Third (or Horace, for short) has been a statue on a plinth in Princes Park for hundreds of years. But after suffering pranks, graffiti, endless mobile phone chat, and pigeon poo, Horace has had enough. He decides it’s time to get off his pedestal . . . and walks away. Surely he can find a better home? One suitable for such a fine commander? Assisted by his new friend Harriet (she’s seven and a quarter years old and definitely NOT a statue) Horace tackles modern life (though he can’t shake off his embarrassing hobby of invading everything) in his quest to find the perfect place to live. The trouble is, nowhere seems to be quite as good as Mayor Silverbottom’s house. And Mayor Silverbottom just happens to be a descendant of Horace’s arch enemy . . . Packed with splendiferous pictures this is a rollicking read for children of five and up.
Reviews
I liked it when the bird pooed on him at the end, it was funny!
Commander Aardvark Starlight 05.09.2023
I like this book and I like the part when Harriet tries to find a Horrace a new place to live and I like the part when Horrace comes alive.
Anonymous 17.06.2023
Good book. I would recommend this book
Commander Snoopy Jumpsuit 24.08.2021
i gave it a 4 because it was very silly and they called Horice lord cmander horatio fredric wallington nikonpoop maxium pimbleberry the third
Fairy Magnolia Eragon 13.08.2021
This book is very, very funny. There's an awful lot of pigeon poo in it! I like Horace best of all because he's incredibly funny. I can't wait to read more about Horace and Harriet's other adventures.
Lord Chester Shortbread 07.08.2020
This is a brilliant book I like the statue he is my favourite he says lots of silly words. But I like Barry because he is a very silly bird. I recommend this book as it is a must read book.
Viscountess Cupcake Fink 30.06.2020
