The Greatest Sheep in History

Extraordinary Ernie and Marvelous Maud #2

by Frances Watts

Ernie and Maud strike again, proving that even the most ordinary person (and sheep) can be a superhero. Ernie and Maud are thrilled to be attending the National Superheroes Conference with the other superheroes from Baxter. But when the conference is disrupted by Chicken George-the most terrifying and villainous chicken anyone has ever seen-it will take more than just an ordinary superhero to save the day. PRAISE for the Greatest Sheep in themes of bravery, understanding and overcoming fears, this is a fresh take on the superhero ideal with plenty of giggles' Sun-Herald'there is a lot to enjoy ... not least the hilarious character-filled drawings by Judy Watson' Magpies magazine'blends reality and imagination in a giggle-full adventure' Aussiereviews.com

67 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 23, 2010

About the author

Frances Watts was born in Switzerland and grew up in Australia. She has published 20 books for children, including picture books and books for younger readers, including Goodnight Mice!, the winner of the 2012 Prime Minister’s Award for Children’s Fiction, and 2008 Children’s Book Council of Australia award-winner Parsley Rabbit’s Book about Books. Her latest book, The Raven’s Wing, is her first novel for young adults. Frances lives in Sydney and divides her time between writing and editing.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

These Ernie and Maude books always contain humor and life lessons, and I love the way the author pokes gentle fun at the not-so-invincible superheroes who are found to have plenty of fears and concerns of their own. In this installment, the Baxter contingent heads to a conference where they hang out with old friends and new recruits Ernie and Maude get some training. Maude feels a bit left out since she is, after all, a sheep, and she can't think of any other heroic sheep. But Maude is the only one of the superheroes to solve the mystery of Chicken George. Young readers will enjoy the positive messages in this title, and older readers will smile at the humorous elements.

[Jeni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfect for the 5-10 crowd Extraordinary Ernie and Marvelous Maud will appeal to kids who love superheroes or graphic novels. The Greatest Sheep in History sees Ernie and Maud off to the superhero conference, where they will face a mysterious (and not very scary) villain. Ernie also has to do a school project on his hero and Maud wonders if there *are* any Great Sheep in history.

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 3 out of 5]

No review.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains the Greatest Name of a (Putative) Villain Ever... Chicken George! Plus, all the fun and humor that one expects from this absolutely charming chapter book series.