Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Alan Durant is the author of several picture books including Snake Supper for Collins and several fiction series for Hodder. As well as being an author of children’s fiction, he also works as a copywriter for Walker Books. His is a tireless schools visitor, and runs successful writers’ workshops for children at all the major festivals.
Spider McDrew is the lovable boy who can’t help being one step behind everyone else in his class. Three gently and funny school stories in one book. A Roaring Good Read for confident readers.
Spider McDrew is a hopeless case – or so everyone says – but somehow he always manages to surprise everyone. Spider is slow and a dreamer, the sort of child who is always one step behind the rest of the class, but this doesn't mean he's stupid – far from it. Three gently humorous stories about this loveable character – his adventures at school. There's a football story – quite by accident Spider scores the winning goal; a pet story – Spider brings a cow into the playground for his school pets' project! And a school play story where Spider stars, by default. Bursting with character and originality, the author offers acutely perceptive snapshots of contemporary school life.
Spider McDrew is the lovable boy who can’t help being one step behind everyone else in his class. Three gently and funny school stories in one book. A Roaring Good Read for confident readers.
Spider McDrew is so busy dreaming, he's often one step behind everyone else. But Spider does have a special talent for surprises. Whether playing football or performing in the school play or raising funds for the nature garden, Spider always turns out to be the hero!
'Three heartwarming stories about this lovable child who's just that little bit different.'
- 30 b/w illus
*Three short stories, perfect for newly confident readers
• Part of the Roaring Good Reads launch list
• Alan Durant is an established and successful picture book and fiction author. He visits schools on a regular basis, has three school-aged children and has a dayjob of copywriter for Walker Books. He knows his market inside out
• Boy appeal – meets the demand for boy led fiction and a boy who triumphs despite people’s low expectations of him
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Alan Durant is the author of several picture books including Snake Supper for Collins and several fiction series for Hodder. As well as being an author of children’s fiction, he also works as a copywriter for Walker Books. His is a tireless schools visitor, and runs successful writers’ workshops for children at all the major festivals.