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Mister Whistler

Author: Margaret Mahy

Illustrator: Gavin Bishop

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Quote: Storylines Notable Book 2013
• Picture book finalist, NZ Post Children's Book Awards 201
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Synopsis: Absentminded Mister Whistler always has a song in his head and a dance in his feet. In a rush to catch the train, he is so distracted he loses his ticket.

Is it in the bottom pockets of his big coat or the top pockets of his jacket? Perhaps he slipped it into his waistcoat...

Where is Mister Whistler’s ticket?
My Best Friends are Books blog, October 2012
An absolutely beautiful book that will be treasured by children a...
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Herald on Sunday, October 2012
One of Mahy’s last books, Mister Whistler is typical of one of he...
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kiwifamilies.co.nz, October 2012
Fabulous. Definitely one for the permanent collection and a great...
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parentintouch.co.uk
Even when all seems well, there's another humorous twist. A lovel...
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John McIntyre (on National Radio), October 2012
I talked to Gavin recently about the magic of Margaret’s story-te...
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Tomorrow's Schools Today, October 2012
Mr Whistler has all the hallmarks of the whimsy, nonsensical and ...
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Bookrapt, October 2012
Mahy’s lively prose coupled with Bishop’s vibrant illustration ar...
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The Children's Bookshop School & Library Newsletter, Term 4 2012
This is one of Mahy’s last stories but it shows how her brilliant...
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Kirkus Reviews (US), February 2013
This sprightly, whimsical tale will induce plenty of giggles and ...
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Lauren Fisher (age 6), Junior Journal, April 2013
It’s a funny story. Mister Whistler is a nice, smart, musical man...
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Country of origin New Zealand
Age 4+
Size 32pp, 260mm x 270mm
ISBN 978-1-877467-91-2 Hardback
Published by Gecko Press in October 2012