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"And the next big children's book is... about a bunch of kids in a boarding school! ... a hilarious and morally questionable tale about a disastrous school whose pupils can be counted on the fingers of one hand. Ribblestrop has the "crazy school" appeal of Hogwarts and the grim humour of Lemony Snicket, and looks like a winner." --Suzi Feay, The Independent, 14th Sept 2008.
"An impressive debut that stands up to other classics such as Just William and Harry Potter."
--Aldershot Mail, 22 May 09
"An impressive debut that stands up to other classics such as Just William and Harry Potter."
--Aldershot Mail, 22 May 09
Salley Vickers, author of 'Miss Garnet's Angel'.
"If I had my time again I would without hesitation send my children to Ribblestrop."
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Imagine the anarchy and anti-bureaucracy of 'Dead Poets' Society' crossed with the glorious mayhem of St Trinians and you get something of the feel of this utterly compelling and upflifting first novel. My twelve year old son is not a great reader, to say the least, but I heard about this book from my local bookseller, in particular that it had the most brilliant description of a football match EVER and was likely to appeal to boys and girls equally. My son devoured all 401 pages in three days and is now asking me where the next one is. I was so curious about the book that I read it myself and I loved it just as much as he did. This is a book that is both utterly un-preachy and pro-child - in the way that Philip Pullman is - and combines a plot that is like a white-knuckle helterskelter ride with utterly memorable characterisation. Andy Mulligan is a brilliant writer by any standards - and I am told by his publisher that there is a follow-up book coming next year. Can't be soon enough for this family!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I adored this book from start to finish. The characters were rich and original and I loved the fact that they were from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds. I particularly enjoyed the girl in the book who made a refreshing change to the usual stereotypes and would make this books not only the best book for boys that I have ever read but also great for anti-pink girls. I found this book full of humour, suspense and action and I look forward to reading his next masterpiece.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed Ribblestrop.
The weird world of Ribblestrop school leaps from the page in this hugely entertaining read. The children and adults inhabiting this world are a strange mix of colourful characters I grew very fond of over the course of the book.
All is not as it seems at Ribblestrop and there is dark secret to be uncovered by the fearless pupils - if they dare! Is there anybody they can trust to help them?
Well done to Andy Mulligan on his debut - could this be this Summer's blockbuster? I think it's definitely in with a shot...
Well worth a look - get it now and read it before your friends do!
The weird world of Ribblestrop school leaps from the page in this hugely entertaining read. The children and adults inhabiting this world are a strange mix of colourful characters I grew very fond of over the course of the book.
All is not as it seems at Ribblestrop and there is dark secret to be uncovered by the fearless pupils - if they dare! Is there anybody they can trust to help them?
Well done to Andy Mulligan on his debut - could this be this Summer's blockbuster? I think it's definitely in with a shot...
Well worth a look - get it now and read it before your friends do!
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Mallory Towers it ain't
It's a school story, but not Such as We Know it, Jim. The adventures of Millie, Sanchez and the others would have Health and Safety, not to mention OFSTED, horrified, but Andy... Read more
Published 5 months ago by malatrait
Not quite as good a I expected
I got this book with high hopes as had read many positive reviews. Whilst it is a good read it is not as gripping as I expected and the characterisation is rather shallow. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by K. Hickmott
A real roller-coaster ride
I agree with the other two reviewers, but think there's even more to it than this. Ingeniously plotted, with brilliant set-pieces ( two classic football matches like the one in Kes... Read more
Published on 3 May 2009 by Chrome Orange
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