Product Description

I was sick of Gordon Barraclough. Sick of his bullying. And I was sick of him being a good footballer. 'Listen, Barraclough. My uncle is Bobby Charlton.' 'You're a liar.' I was. 'I'm not. Cross my heart and hope to die.' I spat on my hand. If I'd dropped down dead on the spot I wouldn't have been surprised. 'Funny and moving...a rare gift.' - "Guardian".

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14002 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Review
'A rare gift... a book whose appeal extends equally to adults.' The Guardian

About the Author
George Layton is an actor and screenwriter. He played Fagin in the recent revival of the musical 'Oliver!' at the London Palladium, and long-running roles on TV in 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum', 'Minder', 'Robin's Nest', and others. His voice is heard on many TV commercials, and as the narrator of numerous animated cartoon series. He created and wrote top TV comedy series 'Don't Wait Up', and 'Executive Stress'. He lives in north London with his wife and children.

Customer Reviews

An essential part of any supply teacher's kit !
Brilliantly funny,sad,evocative short stories, and as a supply teacher, this book is an essential part of my kit,as I can guarantee one of these tales at the end of the afternoon will have any group of junior children riveted. Special favourites are "Balaclava Boy" and the title story.

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!
I LOVED THIS BOOK AS A KID. AT 10 YEARS OLD I READ THE WHOLE OF THIS BOOK IN ONE NIGHT,IT'S BRILLIANT.I'M NOW 18 AND I CAN STILL REMEMBER EVERY STORY IN IT.I ESPECIALLY LOVED ' THE BALACLAVA' STORY. IT'S NOT ONLY ENTERTAINING, BUT IT TEACHES MORALS TOO. SO IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A BOOK FOR YOUR KIDS...THIS IS IT!!

boys
Boys do not read for fun like girls; this is probably true. Give this to your boys, read it to them and enjoy them enjoyoing fiction. Only the best quality writing will work and there is nothing better than this modern classic.