A gripping story which catches the roller-coaster that Sam is on when he finds he has acquired an alligator as a pet! How on earth is Sam going to manage such a ferocious and hungry creature? The only place he can think to hide it in is Sam’s lock-up. And when a burglar tries to steal Sam’s car, it turns out to be a very good choice indeed. Simply written and with a strong storyline, this is an excellent, dyslexia friendly story.
A brand new edition of this hilarious play from Carnegie Medal-winning author Theresa Breslin. Jono has a problem. He didn't mean to buy an alligator, it just sort of happened. And now his mum is going to kill him - if the alligator doesn't get there first! Laugh-out-loud comedy adapted from the best-selling original novel by a well-loved author. A play with 8 parts, for older children but accessible to even the most struggling reader.
Theresa Breslin O.B.E. is the popular, critically-acclaimed author of over 50 books for children and young adults and winner of many literary prizes including the prestigious Carnegie Medal. Her work has been adapted for television, stage, and radio, and is translated worldwide.
Theresa is an Honorary Fellow of the Association of Scottish Literary Studies, has received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Scottish Book Trust, and was appointed an OBE for Services to Literature. She lives near Glasgow, Scotland, is passionate about children's literature and literacy and a regular visitor at book festivals and schools. Theresa is the author of An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales,An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures and An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends illustrated by fine artist Kate Leiper. Her numerous historical books for children include Mary Queen of Scots: Escape from the Castle and Illustrated Legends of Scotland's Kings and Queens, published by Floris Books.
