Tilly Mint Tales

by Berlie Doherty, Thelma Lambert

When Tilly’s mum goes out to work, Mrs Hardcastle from up the street pops in to look after her. There are two special things about Mrs Hardcastle. The first thing is that she’s always dropping off to sleep (she snores too, sometimes.) The second thing is that whenever she goes to sleep, something magic always seems to happen to Tilly Mint!Carnegie Medal winner Berlie Doherty’s enchanting Tilly Mint Tales are at last available in one complete collection with brand-new illustrations from Tony Ross.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Berlie Doherty née Hollingsworth is an English novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter. She is best known for children's books, for which she has twice won the Carnegie Medal.She has also written novels for adults, plays for theatre and radio, television series and libretti for children's opera.

Reviews

[Kimberley Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is definitely a feel good book which takes me back to when I was younger, just starting out getting into reading.
There is a wee inscribing that I found in my copy of my name and the date 2013 which goes to show it’s been 8 years since I’ve last picked up this book.

It felt so good to read something lighthearted for a change, a nice feel good book, a book that continues to get me reading each day. I read this book after a massive reading slump and the adventures Tilly Mint goes on in her tales bring a smile to your face as you know the character is enjoying life around her, as she lives her life to the fullest.

[Gabriella · Rating 3 out of 5]

- Good for reading aloud
- 9 short stories
- Black and white illustrations: sketchy, to break up chunks of the story
- Magical element: children’s curiosity
- Simple language: easy to follow
- Each chapter could be read individually or all together: bedtime
- Blurb of other books: suggestions at the end of the book
- 2 books in the series: tilly mint and the dodo
- Audio books are available

[Emily Becker · Rating 4 out of 5]

An imaginative little gem from my childhood, I listened to the audio of this which was really enjoyable. Would totally recommend for young kids.