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This is My Rock by David Lucas. Simple fable or incisive political commentary?
23 Apr 2015

This is My Rock by David Lucas. Simple fable or incisive political commentary?

by Zoe | posted in: David Lucas | 8

This is My Rock by David Lucas appears at first glance to be a straightforward fable about sharing. A young goat refuses to let any other animal on to his rock but this ends up leaving him isolated. The goat … Continued

Animals, Friendship, Learning about the world, Sharing
The First Slodge and the power of opening lines
6 Apr 2015

The First Slodge and the power of opening lines

by Zoe | posted in: Jeanne Willis, Jenni Desmond | 6

Never judge a book by it’s cover, but what about its opening lines? Some of my favourite first words include:- “The monster showed up just after midnight. As they do.” “All children, except one, grow up.” “‘Where’s Papa going with … Continued

Friendship, Sharing
An Odd Dog and onomastics
7 May 2012

An Odd Dog and onomastics

by Zoe | posted in: Claudia Boldt | 19

Odd Dog by Claudia Boldt is an ever so slightly absurd tale about a rather unusual dog, a dog who prefers apples to bones. Helmut has a prized apple tree, laden with ripening fruit. Helmut also has nightmares: His neighbour, … Continued

Apples, Behaviour (good or bad), Dogs, Friendship, Kindness, Picnics, Sharing, Trees

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