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The Curse of the School Rabbit

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The Curse of the School Rabbit by Judith Kerr is a charming children's story centring on the adventures of a school rabbit named Snowflake. When Snowflake comes to stay with a family during the holidays, unexpected chaos ensues. The story unfolds with humour and warmth, capturing the mishaps and mischief that follow this furry visitor.
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The Curse of the School Rabbit

“The final masterpiece from one of the greatest storytellers and illustrators of all time” – David Walliams

The hilarious story of one boy, one rabbit, and a whole lot of bad luck… From the one and only Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat!

A classic and unforgettable children’s book from the author of The Tiger Who Came To Tea

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“The final masterpiece from one of the greatest storytellers and illustrators of all time” – David Walliams

The hilarious story of one boy, one rabbit, and a whole lot of bad luck… From the one and only Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat!

“Is there a more perfect children’s writer for this generation than Judith Kerr?” Spectator

“A lovely conclusion to [Judith Kerr’s] life in books” Evening Standard

“Funny [and] poignant” The Times

It all started with the school rabbit…

Snowflake is the school rabbit, and Snowflake is TROUBLE. At least that’s what Tommy thinks. And when Snowflake unexpectedly comes to stay just before Christmas and EVERYTHING starts to go wrong, it looks like Tommy might be right.

With a sick sister left in bed, a snobby actor left with suspiciously damp trousers, and no rabbit anywhere to be seen, Tommy and his family may just be DOOMED. Is Tommy suffering the curse of the school rabbit? Or can all this bad luck turn good in the end?

A fantastically funny and exquisitely illustrated young fiction title from much-loved author and illustrator Judith Kerr.

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The Curse of the School Rabbit is praised for its humour, warmth, and humanity, reflecting Judith Kerr's trademark qualities like lyrical artwork and a childlike point of view. Reviewers appreciate its amusing narrative and the way it captures family dynamics, with its simple but impactful storytelling. The illustrations and mischievous plot are highlighted as joyful and entertaining, making it a cherished addition to children's literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008352622

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 70g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Judith Kerr OBE was born in Berlin. Her family left Germany in 1933 to escape the rising Nazi party, and came to England. She studied at the Central School of Art and later worked as a scriptwriter for the BBC. Judith married the celebrated screenwriter Nigel Kneale in 1954. She left the BBC to look after their two children, who inspired her first picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Published in 1968 and never out of print in the fifty years since, it has become a much-loved classic and perennial bestseller. Her second book was Mog the Forgetful Cat, which was published in 1970 and has also gone on to become a beloved classic, with Mog appearing in a further 17 adventures in the years since. Judith was awarded the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, and in 2019 was named Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards. Judith died in May 2019 at the age of 95, and her stories continue to entertain and delight generations of children.

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