A collection of poems based around the familiar themes of school and family, ranging from such topics as embarrassing and annoying parents, choosing a pet and running away from home, to reading around the class, facing the school inspector, and surviving a school trip. Some are funny, some are poignant, all are thought-provoking.
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About the Author:
Gervase Phinn was a teacher for many years and later a school inspector and advisor. He is a real enthusiast, regularly promoting children's books and reading at conferences. He now concentrates on his writing and much of his poetry is rooted in hisYorkshire background. Gervase lives in Doncaster.
Synopsis:
Embarassing parents, nagging teachers, the class chatterbox - they're all here in this hilarious, yet poignant collection of poems.
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- PublisherPuffin
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0141802804
- ISBN 13 9780141802800
- BindingAudio Cassette
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