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Out for the Count

By Anne Fine

Adjectives

humorous thought-provoking engaging

Genres

Animals Humour Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Hugo dreams of having a gerbil, but his dad believes it's unkind to keep animals in cages. To prove his point, Dad challenges Hugo to stay in his room for a whole day. As the hours tick by, Hugo quickly realises how tough confinement can be. This warm and witty tale by Anne Fine encourages young readers to develop imagination and empathy.

About the author

Anne Fine is a much-loved British author who has written many funny and thoughtful books for children. She is best known for 'Madame Doubtfire' and 'The Diary of a Killer Cat'. Anne enjoys making readers laugh and think, and her stories are enjoyed by children all around the world.

Pages

104 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2016

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