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Brer Rabbit The Great Tug-o-war

By John Agard and Korky Paul

Adjectives

clever humorous engaging

Genres

Animals Fairy Tales Humour

Synopsis

In this lively retelling, clever Brer Rabbit outsmarts the boastful Hippo and Rhino by tricking them into a tug-of-war against each other. As they struggle, neither realises they're pulling against the other, leading to a humorous deadlock. When the truth is revealed, they all share a laugh, learning that friendship is stronger than any rope.

About the author

John Agard is a poet and writer who grew up in Guyana and now lives in the UK. He is famous for his fun, imaginative poems and stories, such as 'Half-Caste' and 'The Young Inferno.' John loves playing with words and often writes about different cultures, making reading exciting and inspiring for everyone.

Pages

26 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1999

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