Pluk van de Petteflet

Written By Nienke Faber

Fifty years ago, Querido started its own list of children’s books, and the first book published is still the most successful title on the list: Pluk van de Petteflet (published in English as Tow-Truck Pluck). The sparkling text by Annie M.G. Schmidt and the fabulous illustrations by Fiep Westendorp form an irresistible whole. The main character is a hero that every child can identify with. Pluk fights against environmental damage and the disappearance of green spaces. Together with his animal friends, he succeeds in preventing the destruction of a park.

‘The story remains timeless and modern.’ – De Volkskrant
‘Miracle of concise writing, singing dialogue and witty storytelling’ – The Times
‘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

Pluk van de Petteflet

  • Author: Annie M.G. Schmidt

  • Illustrator: Fiep Westendorp

  • Hardback | 18.8 x 25 cm | 32 pages

  • A classic story that has remained fresh and contemporary

  • A collaboration between two champions: a masterful storyteller and a masterful illustrator attheir very best

  • Annie M.G. Schmidt won the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1988

  • More than 1 million copies sold

  • Full English translation available

  • Pluk van de Petteflet has been published in over 25 countries. Currently, the following editions are available: Russian, German, French, Estonian, Albanian, Turkish, Slovak, Romanian, Italian

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