Justin and the Big Fight
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This issue’s cover is from J K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third book in what is already a classic new series. The first two titles were Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Thanks to Bloomsbury Children’s Books for their help. Cover image based on original artwork by Cliff Wright
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Justin and the Big Fight
Illustrated by Nick Ward
The ever-popular Ashley, ( Dinner Ladies Don’t Count etc) is a former teacher who knows how to appeal to junior children – especially boys. His customary well-observed writing makes this an enjoyable story – a sequel to his recently published Justin and the Demon Drop-kick . The misnamed central character, Justin Perfect, is a cheeky but likable Year 4 boy who falls out with his ‘girlfriend’, Tanya. Her elder brother, Tyrone, the school bully, decides to teach Justin a lesson by arranging a showdown. Justin, imagining graphically what he will look like after the Big Fight, decides his best bet is to prevent the fight happening at all costs. Ashley combines humour with the serious issue of bullying as he describes Justin’s attempts to avoid the dreaded confrontation taking place.
Ward’s stylish half and full page illustrations further enhance the dramatic storyline and first class characterisation.
