The Curse of the School Rabbit
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Author Description
“The final masterpiece from one of the greatest storytellers and illustrators of all time” – David WalliamsThe hilarious story of one boy, one rabbit, and a whole lot of bad luck… From the one and only Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat!“Is there a more perfect children’s writer for this generation than Judith Kerr?” Spectator“A lovely conclusion to [Judith Kerr’s] life in books” Evening Standard“Funny [and] poignant” The TimesIt all started with the school rabbit…Snowflake is the school rabbit, and Snowflake is TROUBLE.At least that’s what Tommy thinks. And when Snowflake unexpectedly comes to stay just before Christmas and EVERYTHING starts to go wrong, it looks like Tommy might be right.With a sick sister left in bed, a snobby actor left with suspiciously damp trousers, and no rabbit anywhere to be seen, Tommy and his family may just be DOOMED.Is Tommy suffering the curse of the school rabbit? Or can all this bad luck turn good in the end?A fantastically funny and exquisitely illustrated young fiction title from much-loved author and illustrator Judith Kerr.Judith Kerr's book 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-07-10.
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A boy's Christmas is thrown into chaos when the troublesome school rabbit comes to stay, bringing a string of misfortunes with it. Tommy believes the school rabbit, Snowflake, is nothing but trouble, and his suspicions are confirmed when the rabbit comes to stay with his family just before Christmas. A series of escalating mishaps, including a sick sister, a mysteriously damp-suited actor, and the rabbit's disappearance, leave Tommy convinced they are doomed. The narrative follows Tommy's attempts to navigate this series of unfortunate events and determine if the bad luck can possibly turn around.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- The story centers on a boy named Tommy and his interactions with the school rabbit, Snowflake.
- The plot is set during the Christmas season, a time that becomes increasingly chaotic for Tommy's family.
- A series of escalating misfortunes befall the family, including a sick sister and a peculiar incident involving an actor.
- The disappearance of Snowflake adds to the mystery and Tommy's belief that the rabbit is cursed.
- The narrative explores themes of bad luck and the possibility of it turning into good fortune.
- The book features exquisite illustrations by Judith Kerr.
- The story is characterized as fantastically funny and poignant.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This book is lauded as the final masterpiece from Judith Kerr, a celebrated storyteller and illustrator. Critics have praised its humor and poignant moments, with the Spectator questioning if there is a more perfect children's writer for this generation. The Evening Standard viewed it as a lovely conclusion to Kerr's literary career, while The Times highlighted its funny and poignant nature. The book is described as a fantastically funny and exquisitely illustrated young fiction title.
Page Count:
96
Publication Date:
2022-09-27
Publisher:
HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
ISBN-10:
0008352623
ISBN-13:
9780008352622
Animals
Fiction
Children's
Humor
Rabbits
Humorous stories
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