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Marge #3
Marge and the Great Train Rescue
Marge is back and this time she's taking the Button family on a train journey. When Mum and Dad go out for a 'romantic' (i.e BORING) dinner, Marge takes the kids on an adventure of their own. Jakey's always longed to drive a train - and with Marge around to turn ordinary life extraordinary, there's a good chance his wish might come true!
The third fun family story in the MARGE series, written by actor & comedian Isla Fisher and illustrated throughout by Eglantine Ceulemans.
The third fun family story in the MARGE series, written by actor & comedian Isla Fisher and illustrated throughout by Eglantine Ceulemans.
- GenresChildrens
102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 26, 2017
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About the author
Isla Fisher
31 books111 followersIsla Lang Fisher (born February 3, 1976) is an Australian actress and author. She was born in Muscat, Oman, to Scottish parents from Bathgate and Stranraer, and was raised in Perth, Western Australia. They resided in Muscat because of her father's job as a banker for the United Nations. Her mother is a romance novelist. Isla's name, after the Scottish island of Islay, is pronounced eye-la. She began acting on Australian television, on the short-lived soap opera Paradise Beach before playing Shannon Reed on the soap opera Home and Away. She has since been known for her comedic roles in Wedding Crashers (2005), Hot Rod (2007), Definitely, Maybe (2008), and Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009). She is married to comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Fisher and Baron Cohen have a daughter, Olive Baron Cohen, born on October 19, 2007 in Los Angeles.
In the summer of 2010 Isla gave birth to her second child with Sacha Baron Cohen.
In the summer of 2010 Isla gave birth to her second child with Sacha Baron Cohen.
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April 28, 2022
Isla Fisher is the author and narrator of this book. Isla Fisher is hilarious.
Wacky Marge, Jemima and Jakey’s babysitter entertains the reader with her antics in this 3rd instalment, however Marge is always on the ball when looking after her charges.
Playful and delightful.
Wacky Marge, Jemima and Jakey’s babysitter entertains the reader with her antics in this 3rd instalment, however Marge is always on the ball when looking after her charges.
Playful and delightful.
September 30, 2017
Three more stories about the quirky babysitter and her charges
My son BEGGED me to get this from the library when we saw the audiobook on the shelf. He's loved the last two, which took me by surprise somewhat, and hung on every word in the car.
Marge, the rainbow-haired babysitter who twists the rules to make sure the children have a fantastic time when their parents are away, now takes Jemima and Jakey to the zoo, on a train and on the hunt for a lost tooth.
We enjoyed Isla Fisher's narration and I particularly love little Jakey and his own little rules, he's a very realistic 4 year old. Jemima as narrator works, and Marge is always such a spirited character, with tricks up her sleeve that my son just loves hearing.
Works well on CD, we've tried them on paper too. Some fun adventures here, we liked the tooth as my son is losing his at the moment, and the zoo escapade.
Definitely we'll look out for any more.
One for ages 5-9 in particular.
My son BEGGED me to get this from the library when we saw the audiobook on the shelf. He's loved the last two, which took me by surprise somewhat, and hung on every word in the car.
Marge, the rainbow-haired babysitter who twists the rules to make sure the children have a fantastic time when their parents are away, now takes Jemima and Jakey to the zoo, on a train and on the hunt for a lost tooth.
We enjoyed Isla Fisher's narration and I particularly love little Jakey and his own little rules, he's a very realistic 4 year old. Jemima as narrator works, and Marge is always such a spirited character, with tricks up her sleeve that my son just loves hearing.
Works well on CD, we've tried them on paper too. Some fun adventures here, we liked the tooth as my son is losing his at the moment, and the zoo escapade.
Definitely we'll look out for any more.
One for ages 5-9 in particular.
December 12, 2017
The best thing about reading one of Isla Fisher's books is that for those (vital) moments you're not watching one of her films.
June 4, 2018
If you haven't discovered these books than your in for a treat,
As I was reading this, I found myself smiling, Isla Fisher's writing reminded me of my favorite children's author, New Zealand's own Margaret Mahy.
Jemima Button is seven and her brother Jake is four. Their parents, when they go out, leave them with a their babysitter Marge. Marge is short, serious and wearing sensible clothing and a hat. But as soon as their parents leave the hat comes off and you can see Marge;s rainbow colored hair and colorful clothes. Every book features three hilarious adventures.
The stories about their escapades are funny, not too long, or too challenging for newly independent readers.
As I was reading this, I found myself smiling, Isla Fisher's writing reminded me of my favorite children's author, New Zealand's own Margaret Mahy.
Jemima Button is seven and her brother Jake is four. Their parents, when they go out, leave them with a their babysitter Marge. Marge is short, serious and wearing sensible clothing and a hat. But as soon as their parents leave the hat comes off and you can see Marge;s rainbow colored hair and colorful clothes. Every book features three hilarious adventures.
The stories about their escapades are funny, not too long, or too challenging for newly independent readers.
September 15, 2017
The newest installment of Isla Fisher's series "Marge in Charge". It's funny, adventurous and delightful set of three stories about Jemima and her younger brother Jakey and their ecclectic babysitter Marge and their escapades!
I had the pleasure of meeting Isla at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in August where she was promoting this book. Her stories read just like her, her personality shines through in her stories and children can't help but fall in love with her charm, nor that of Marge!
I had the pleasure of meeting Isla at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in August where she was promoting this book. Her stories read just like her, her personality shines through in her stories and children can't help but fall in love with her charm, nor that of Marge!
April 21, 2018
The partners' (couples) dinners a.r.e. "ALWAYS BORING"... see ALWAYS HUNGRY... by Dr David Ludwig. They are all possessed and addicted to the food. And the Addam's Family children'$ adventures a.r.e. stolen from other sources and thus cancerous. Get your records straight. We are not bewitched or addicted to or seduced by fame.
September 28, 2018
Marge the unforgettable babysitter along with Jemima and Jake are back with another set of three short stories about rescuing a train (I loved the bit about getting the cow to get off the railway track!), helping Jake with his wobbly tooth which he calls Tim and their hilarious visit to the zoo - Marge is just about as entertaining as the animals!
July 19, 2020
Marge is the babysitter kids dream of. She’s unusual, has great rules and has lots of fun. This collection of three short stories focuses on the missing tooth, a train rescue and a day at the zoo.
All three stories are short, fast paced and entertaining.
Recommended for 8+. Very good for bedtime stories.
All three stories are short, fast paced and entertaining.
Recommended for 8+. Very good for bedtime stories.
September 5, 2017
This book is perfect for early first readers . The three short tales are full of humour and imagination
and large enough print to pick out early words but they are also just the right length for a bedtime story. Illustrations are great too to keep the interest.
and large enough print to pick out early words but they are also just the right length for a bedtime story. Illustrations are great too to keep the interest.
November 4, 2017
Lovely stories that can be read to a younger a child or read together or for a competent reader to read on their own.
I would of loved to have had a babysitter like Marge when I was younger,who was full of adventures and fun things to do.
I would of loved to have had a babysitter like Marge when I was younger,who was full of adventures and fun things to do.
November 11, 2019
I’m always impressed by authors who can create a fun, exciting adventure story without any nasty villains, and which can entertain a wide age range of kids (4-10 in my house). I’ll definitely be getting the rest of the series!
August 21, 2017
Entertaining
Kept the interest of my 5 year old and me which is a bonus!! Worth reading to children . Totally fan.
Kept the interest of my 5 year old and me which is a bonus!! Worth reading to children . Totally fan.
October 11, 2017
This was an amazing book 📚📚📚📚
October 12, 2017
Book Three in the Marge in Charge collection.
Have you met Marge? She has rainbow hair, tells wild stories and is the best babysitter in the whole world. Now things do sometimes go off the rails when Marge is around but Jake and Jemima dont mind. After all, no one else could rescue a train, help Jakey's wobbly tooth or cause chaos at the zoo.
This book is absolutely amazing.
With her rainbow hair and mischievous personality, there is plenty of fun when Marge is in charge.
I am a massive fan of the Marge in Charge collection, so I was very excited to get my hands on this book, and once again it was worth the wait.
Isla Fisher has done an amazing job with this book. Containing three wonderfully fun stories and fantastic illustration by Eglantine Ceulemans, this book is the perfect book for young readers.
Isla Fisher has created truly great characters to journey with, these great characters seamlessly carry through the strange and unpredictable stories.
With creative plots, great characters and wonderfully entertaining story telling, Marge And The Great Train Rescue by Isla Fisher is a must have for all young readers.
Geramie Kate Barker
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Have you met Marge? She has rainbow hair, tells wild stories and is the best babysitter in the whole world. Now things do sometimes go off the rails when Marge is around but Jake and Jemima dont mind. After all, no one else could rescue a train, help Jakey's wobbly tooth or cause chaos at the zoo.
This book is absolutely amazing.
With her rainbow hair and mischievous personality, there is plenty of fun when Marge is in charge.
I am a massive fan of the Marge in Charge collection, so I was very excited to get my hands on this book, and once again it was worth the wait.
Isla Fisher has done an amazing job with this book. Containing three wonderfully fun stories and fantastic illustration by Eglantine Ceulemans, this book is the perfect book for young readers.
Isla Fisher has created truly great characters to journey with, these great characters seamlessly carry through the strange and unpredictable stories.
With creative plots, great characters and wonderfully entertaining story telling, Marge And The Great Train Rescue by Isla Fisher is a must have for all young readers.
Geramie Kate Barker
gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
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