Do Goldfish Play the Violin?

A delightful perceptive set of glimpses into the world of Jeremy James. Each of twelve chapters contains a complete story. The variety is particularly pleasing. Comic, serious, terrifying, thought-provoking experiences follow each other through Jeremy's life. Wilson's style adapts easily to changes in atmosphere so that each episode rings true. Wilson has a facility for creating a scene and an ability to translate the action into a child's experience which makes the book easily accessible to young readers and gives them an opportunity to compare and contrast their own experiences. Patricia Drew's illustrations are effective and have something of the Raymond Briggs about them. The book is attractive from the first sentence to the last and will prove an invaluable class read for young juniors and top infants.