Tow-Truck Pluck

Annie M.G. Schmidt (1911-95) was regarded as the Queen of Dutch Children's Literature. She won numerous awards, including the1989 Hans Christian Andersen Award, throughout her long career. Schmidt is now in the Canon of Dutch History taught to Dutch schoolchildren, alongside Spinoza, Anne Frank and Vincent van Gogh.Fiep Westendorp (1916-2004) was an award-winning Dutch illustrator best known for her collaborations with Annie M.G. Schmidt, whom she worked with from the publication of Schmidt's first book in 1952.

Miracle of concise writing, singing dialogue and witty storytelling... This seemingly simple book sprinkles big ideas throughout with impressive lightness: the infantilisation of grown-ups (and vice versa), the importance f grown-ups (and vice versa), the importance of friends and keeping your chin up. Boy, could we all use a bit of Pluck right now The Times Pushkin Press do the hard work for parents, tracking down the best in European kids' books, translating, repackaging and producing such gems as Tow-Truck Pluck from the Netherlands. The perfect holiday read for families needing to be cheered up post-Brexit Philosophy Football This is witty storytelling at its very best... Tow-Truck Pluck is a timeless classic that is destine to become a firm favourite with young UK audiences Outside in World A beautiful object... charming Tony's Reading List (blog) Joyous, liberating and moving Hervormd Nederland A delight ... Schmidt's books never grow stale De Morgen A great choice... for parents and teachers seeking imaginative, illustrated chapter books for reading aloud Booklist