The Thing in the Sink

In contrast to many other publishers who seem to be going to the cheap and nasty end of the market, Simon & Schuster are producing some excellent, high-quality titles in their 'Young Books' series. This is one of them. A funny story of Peter who has to do a school project (quaintly called an essay, which might need explanation) about his pet. Only he hasn't one - until the Thing in the Sink turns up! The lively, comic illustrations support this original and well-written short novel admirably. So long as your children are old enough not to be frightened of what might be down the plughole in the bath, this will be a hit - whether read aloud or for independent reading.