Oh, That Sinking Feeling!

A dated and unappealing cover conceals the entertaining story of Swanswell School's attempts to raise one thousand pounds for their swimming pool appeal. Rival campaigns are mounted by Ducker and Ruth Pendryll and the race to be the first to raise the money becomes a battle of the sexes. The pace of the book is hectic, the comedy burlesque, the entertainment value high. Characters are shaded caricatures and there is enough of the 'errant boy made good' situation to strike optimistic chords in many male third-year hearts. An intelligent and funny read, this offering from Michael A Pearson merits a place in the 3rd year book box - links with Jan Mark?