Egbert the Elephant and other funny stories

A delightful anthology of short humorous stories for the junior school child. Barbara Ireson selects the tales, many from collections by well-known writers like Norman Hunter (The Dribblesome Teapots), Jan Mark (Nothing to be afraid of), Margaret Mahy (Non-stop Nonsense), and Catherine Storr (Adventures of Poly and the wolf). Favourite stories of mine must be Jan Mark's 'Send three and fourpence we are going to a dance', and Chris Powling's 'Me and the tooth fairy', in which real life happenings - a misunderstood message and a fallen-out tooth - are beautifully handled. Long-lasting humour here for many re-readings. Marvellous for middle to top juniors - an anthology it is well worth owning. If you don't already know the writers within its pages, here is your opportunity to find out. You'll not be disappointed!