Trixie Pickle Art Avenger: 1

Bought for my nine year old whose experience of art at school had made them decide they didn't like it because they weren't as good at drawing as some of their classmates. This book helped them realise that there are lots of different types of art and how it can convey messages about the world. What's really impressive is that this is done through the very funny and engaging story of Trixie Pickle. My daughter read it from cover to cover on the day she got it and is very excited for the next installment.

I bought this for my nine year old, so here’s her review….“It is thoroughly thrilling and it keeps you guessing what will happen next. It is really funny and it has lots of fact files for artists and this is reflected in the story. Trixie Pickle is really good and very addictive. I think Olaf Falafel is a very good writer and I like the cheeky characters, the drawings are great and it reminds me a bit of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I would definitely recommend this book!”Pretty good review from my little avid book reader!

Bought for my 9 year old who really enjoyed the first book. She absolutely LOVED this and read it in one sitting! I don't think I've ever heard her laugh so much reading a book...

A book for younger readers. Ideal age is seven to ten. That's just down to the general level of the writing. Plus there are a fair few references to certain bodily functions. The kind you find funny at that age. But nothing else that would force an age restriction.This is the story of schoolgirl and art lover and artist Trixie Pickle. Who is secretly the costumed vigilante the Art Avenger! In her otherwise normal present day setting.This is the second book to feature the character. First was just called 'Trixie Pickle: Art Avenger.' I read this without having read that, and had no problem getting into it. There is enough exposition at the start to make this easy to pick up on. Even though it says you should go and read it anyway.It has two hundred and seventy seven pages. Divided into twenty eight chapters. The prose is big in size though and the pages do contain lots and lots of illustrations so it is a much quicker and easier read than you might expect at first glance.Trixie tells us the narrative in the first person. Mixing her everyday life with her costumed activities. Plus dealing with some mean girls at school, and a mysterious sickness that is spreading in her town.This is a good fun read. It contains a lot of info about art. But even if you're not into that, it's a fun book anyway. The way it's written is nice and engaging and it hooks you, carrying you along with a fun and easy read. It's not trying representation or inclusion or the like. It has a school and class that feels realistic. Which a good cast of characters. Who have comic traits but are also very believable.What's great about it is the illustrations. They are so good. Plenty of little jokes, some nice and subtle and really clever, little these. There's a lot of variety to them also, so they are great to look at and great to read.There's not a great deal of plot to this, although you can see some is bubbling along in the background. It's more just a story of how her life goes. But that's not a problem. Because it's a good read which comes together very nicely in the last few chapters.There's also a few little extras at the end. Some of the facts about art and artists in here I didn't know, so that was interesting. So for kids who are into art, this is ideal. If they're not, then liking to read a fun book is all they need. Well worth a look.

My 8 year old daughter absolutely loved this book! It had really inspired her art too.

My 10-year old grandson has always loved Olaf Falafel's books, starting with the 'Old MacDonald Heard a Parp' series a few years ago and now Trixie Pickle! It's funny and silly and even sneakily educational about art with feel-good messages about bullying. There's a Trixie sequel out now so looks like I'll have to get him that one, too.

My son loved it

My ten year old daughter absolutely loved this book! She said it was really fun to read and she also learned interesting art related information. She is looking forward to a sequel! Olaf Falafel is a great writer and illustrator and my daughter highly recommends this book!

Trixie Pickle was super fun, full of awesome illustrations, cool educational art stuff and the main character was inspiring sticking up for her class mates and standing up for what she believed in. We all should be a bit more like Trixie! Loved this book. Chapeau Olaf.