Second to the Right and Straight on Till Morning . . .
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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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Simon is in a children's home as a result of his aggressive behaviour towards his new stepmother. Mrs Jessop is consigned to an old people's home by a family too busy to look after her. She shares Simon's need for an escape route and so they go to Wales - by highly unconventional means - to see the mountains. Mrs Jessop is marvellous - larger than life and the wonderfully objectionable old lady most of us would love to be. Simon's initial sullenness thaws into protective affection for Mrs Jessop as they both come to terms with their situations. 1st and 2nd year secondary will enjoy this hugely.
