What a Waste!

Band: Orange
Scheme: Project X
Type: Fiction
Author: Jeanne Willis
ISBN: 9780198301417
What a Waste! book cover

What's the book about?

Mr Big loves buying new things and even tries to buy new friends, but he still feels very lonely inside. One day he meets a friendly animal in the park who doesn’t care about his money or his gadgets, just about him. With his new furry friend, he learns that sharing, caring, and looking after what you have can make you much happier than always wanting more.

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Reviews

George, Age 5

Rating:

This book is about
Mr big was rich but had no friends

The main characters are
Mr Big

My favourite part of the book is
When Mr Big got the dog and it made him happy

I would also like to say
Nothing

Ethan D, Age 4

Rating:

This book is about
Mr. Big wastes things and keeps getting new things, but he is so sad. He got rid of his friends. He met a dog in the park and he was happy.

The main characters are
Mr. Big.

My favourite part of the book is
When Mr. Big met the dog at the park and was happy.

I would also like to say
This was a lovely book.

Ned Davies, Age 5

Rating:

This book is about
He keeps on getting new things, but the last thing he doesn't

The main characters are
Mr Big

My favourite part of the book is
Where he's so sad because it makes me feel like I want to make him feel better but I can't because I can't get into a book, I wish I could

I would also like to say
It was brilliant

Elianna, Age 5

Rating:

This book is about
A man who was rich and threw things away.

My favourite part of the book is
I liked it when he was kind to the dog.

I would also like to say
..it's a real waste to rip your trousers and just buy a new pair!

Grace, Age 5

Rating:

This book is about
Mr Big buying new things when he doesn't need them

My favourite part of the book is
It was funny when he bought a new house and I liked it when he tried to buy new friends

I would also like to say
I liked it when he kept the dog