Now Then, Al
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Cover Story
The illustration on our cover is taken from The Ankle Grabber, written by Rose Impey and illustrated by Moira Kemp (1870817 07 9, £5.50). The book is published by Ragged Bears and is one of the Creepies series (for full details see page 4). We are grateful to Ragged Bears and Rose Impey for help in using this illustration.
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An awful cover and bizarre title detract from the steady, even style of an author concerned with the problems of teenage boys: unfamiliar territory for many writers. The storyline is simple - Alan and Foxy, disenchanted with city life, low job expectations and poor examination results, hitch to Scotland to stay with Alan's uncle on his croft. The author avoids the trap of offering this as a solution to their problems, but does allow the boys to gain a new and more positive perspective. Alan fades rather as the book progresses, but Foxy retains an appealing impact throughout. A useful and worthwhile read for 4th and 5th year boys.
