Barbegazi are fabled creatures who live in the alps, rather like gnomes. Tessa knows that they exist because her beloved grandfather told her about them. So she sets out to prove to her family and friends that her grandfather wasn't just a confused old man. Soon she finds not only a family of Barbegazi but also a dastardly plot to kidnap one and keep it captive. But Tessa realises that uncovering the truth carries great responsibilities - and sometimes things have to remain a secret.
The Missing Barbegazi is a delightful debut novel about the importance of family and the power of hope.
Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
ISBN: 9781782691815
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
A surprising dual narrative recounts a tender, suspenseful adventure as Tessa helps rescue a snatched elf child
A magical, enchanting book... I loved it and was both charmed and moved by it, totally original
This unexpected and striking story is one to be savoured by readers
A wintry wonderland of a book! Perfect for warming your heart as the seasons turn. I absolutely loved it
A contemporary adventure story with the atmosphere of a north European folk tale... transport[s] its readers to an unfamiliar and icy world
An unusual, tender and adventurous dual-narrative story - by halfway through the book you'll believe in the Barbegazi yourself!
I liked this adventure and the characters a lot
I like how the book is very imaginative... This is a brilliant book that I'd recommend to anyone around my age
Eloquent and beautiful with the most delightful chapter headed illustrations. This is a forever book - one that you can read time and again for it is timeless, striking and heartwarming
A snowy delight... an adventure worth taking
Magical... It is beautifully written and is perfect for readers to enjoy on a cold winter's day
A heartwarming, very exciting book, that will become a treasure trove and an heirloom
Action packed adventure story
A gem of a book... with great messages and a lovely story
This was such a sweet story full of friendship, family and magic, and I'd very much recommend it to anyone looking for a heart-warming read that gets them in the mood for some colder weather
A lovely story about family ties, friendship and loyalty. A very sweet read and a fun one too. I can see myself reading this with my daughter many times
A snow-sprinkled story that's so beautifully told you'll want to snuggle up with it all night. This deserves to be one of this winter's wonders
Beautifully-written... A perfect read in the run-up to Christmas
A fantastic adventure story set deep in the snowy mountains... A great read for Christmas
Magical, and the perfect book to read as you curl up in your pyjamas with a cup of hot chocolate... fantastic
A great adventure, perfect for fans of Lauren St John's Kat Wolfe Investigates or Jess Butterworth's When the Mountains Roared