{"id":26909,"date":"2023-12-17T07:02:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T21:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readingtime.com.au\/?p=26909"},"modified":"2023-12-16T12:09:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T02:09:18","slug":"the-daring-tale-of-gloria-the-great","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readingtime.com.au\/the-daring-tale-of-gloria-the-great\/","title":{"rendered":"The daring tale of Gloria the Great"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Jaqueline Harvey (text), and Kate Isobel Scott (illustrator), <a href=\"https:\/\/booktopia.kh4ffx.net\/KjGK2a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The daring tale of Gloria the Great<\/em><\/a>, Penguin Australia, August 2023, 32 pp., RRP $19.99 (hbk), ISBN 9781761043284<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/booktopia.kh4ffx.net\/KjGK2a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26910 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/readingtime.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/daring-tale-of-Gloria-the-Great-300x241.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readingtime.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/daring-tale-of-Gloria-the-Great-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/readingtime.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/daring-tale-of-Gloria-the-Great-150x120.png 150w, https:\/\/readingtime.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/daring-tale-of-Gloria-the-Great-450x361.png 450w, https:\/\/readingtime.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/daring-tale-of-Gloria-the-Great.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gloria the Great is not like the rest of her brood. She gets in your face, she runs her own race, until one day\u2026POOF! She disappears without trace!<\/p>\n<p>Jacqueline Harvey presents yet another captivating addition to children&#8217;s literature with this fun picture book. Through the clever use of rhyme, Harvey weaves a delightful rhythm, inviting young readers to follow the engaging pattern and immerse themselves in the story&#8217;s charm. The text flows seamlessly, aided by strategic changes in font that effectively emphasize key words. The incorporation of Gloria&#8217;s unique chicken cry, &#8216;Begerk!,&#8217; adds a humorous touch, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the narrative.<\/p>\n<p>The artistic brilliance of Kate Isobel Scott, the accomplished illustrator of this picture book, shines through with bold and vibrant colours that breathe life into Gloria the Great&#8217;s adventure. Scott&#8217;s exquisite watercolour paintings and detailed sketches captivate young readers, holding their undivided attention as they giggle at Gloria&#8217;s amusing escapades. The facial expressions of each character, coupled with their distinctive accessories, inject personality into the story, enriching the reading experience.<\/p>\n<p>As the flock of hens initially remains indifferent to Gloria&#8217;s disappearance, the story takes a delightful turn when they begin to miss her peculiar antics and quirks. This plot development gracefully introduces the theme of individuality, emphasising the importance of embracing our unique qualities. <em>The daring tale of Gloria the Great<\/em> is not just a hilarious read but also a must-have for bookshelves, offering laughter and a valuable lesson about accepting ourselves and others for being &#8216;free range.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>I wholeheartedly recommend this book to young readers, confident that it will inspire great laughs and impart an important message.<\/p>\n<p><em>Reviewed by Anna Tran<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/booktopia.kh4ffx.net\/KjGK2a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23644 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/readingtime.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/buy-from-logo-e1544495168849-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"78\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readingtime.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/buy-from-logo-e1544495168849-1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/readingtime.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/buy-from-logo-e1544495168849-1-1-150x39.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jaqueline Harvey (text), and Kate Isobel Scott (illustrator), The daring tale of Gloria the Great, Penguin Australia, August 2023, 32 pp., RRP $19.99 (hbk), ISBN 9781761043284 Gloria the Great is not like the rest of her brood. She gets in your face, she runs her own race, until one day\u2026POOF! She disappears without trace! 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