Symphony Strange and the Amazing Annabatya de Vole
by Beverley Bowry
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Pub Date 16 Apr 2021 | Archive Date 13 May 2021
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Description
Twelve-year-old Symphony Strange has had enough. Enough of the ‘gruesome twosome’ Phyllida and Suzette’s mean ‘tricks’ because they don't see her as being posh enough, enough of St Bartholomew’s School for Girls and most of all, enough of having no friends.
With headteacher Mrs Grabbit and all the other pupils in the twosome's menacing grip, Symphony can’t see things ever changing. So she’s mega happy when she gets a new neighbour and best friend in the shape of Annabatya de Vole, who is also joining their year. Okay, she may seem a bit odd and is batty about bats, but Symphony thinks Annabatya is amazing and she totally is, at absolutely everything, which sends ‘the gruesome twosome’ into a meltdown.
Promising trouble with a capital T, they threaten to snoop into Annabatya’s father’s top-secret work. Desperate to protect her new BFF, Symphony decides to play Phyllida and Suzette at their own game, but has she done more harm than good?
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781800468610 |
| PRICE | US$4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 200 |
Featured Reviews
Blind Bat Books B, Reviewer
I've received this book for an honest review from netgalley #netgalley
Definitely different than what I was expecting but in all right areas. An amazing journey and so engaging and have me on the edge of my seat.
Sarah B, Educator
As an adult reading this novel I was entertained but glad for the short length of this story.
Looking at this book through a child's eyes I would be wildly entertained. Having teachers such as Mr. Addasum (the math teacher) and Mr. East (the geography teacher) brings the book to life. Having the main adult baddie being named Mrs. Grabbit and all she wants is all the money makes it hilarious. As a child I would even love that the school colours are orange and brown. Annabatya brings humor and life to the story and to Symphony's life that seems to be fairly downtrodden until Anna arrives. The very obvious idea that all the de Vole's are bats comes through but it's still a fun reveal as you continue through to the end of the story. The revenge that Annaybatya and Symphony reap on their bullies, on Halloween night no less, is fitting as is the ending being so neatly wrapped up.
I would love to have this story in my library for students to share and gain enjoyment from.
catherine h, Reviewer
Oh, this was entertaining! Kids are going to delight in the well told story of comeuppence for a couple of snouty mean girls! This is a good one for October (Halloween!) , lots of magical elements that will keep the kiddos reading right up to the end! Well written, fast pace.
Mynda C, Librarian
Symphony has it rough at her private school until a new girl moves in next door and shows her how to be better than the bullies. Anabatya de Vole notices details around her, especially how often the word bat shows up in the English language. Lots of furn in a typical story about rich bully girls.
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