The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas
by:
David Almond (author)
The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas Stanley Potts is just an ordinary boy, but when all the jobs in Fish Quay disappear his Uncle Ernie develops an extraordinary fascination with canning fish. Suddenly their home is filled with the sound of clanging machinery and the stench of mackerel, and Uncle...
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The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas Stanley Potts is just an ordinary boy, but when all the jobs in Fish Quay disappear his Uncle Ernie develops an extraordinary fascination with canning fish. Suddenly their home is filled with the sound of clanging machinery and the stench of mackerel, and Uncle Ernie's obsession reaches such heights that he would even can Stan's beloved goldfish. Full description
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781406337464 (1406337463)
ASIN: 1406337463
Publish date: 2013-09-05
Publisher: Walker
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
The BEST book that I have read to a class in years! This book is a real treasure. It's a story that has humour, quirkiness and heart. I am currently reading it to my class - YR 4 - YR 6 and it has them totally engaged. Asked the question 'Would you like another chapter or shall I stop now?' they...
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