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The Country Pancake

By Anne Fine

Adjectives

humorous charming inventive

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Animals

Synopsis

Lancelot's new teacher, Miss Mirabelle, is delightful but has a tendency to daydream, which worries the headteacher. To impress him, she boasts about a secret fundraising idea for the school's Open Day. When the day arrives, Lancelot and his classmates execute a creative plan involving Flossie the cow to ensure Miss Mirabelle's success. However, Lancelot is dismayed when she takes all the credit for their hard work.

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

95 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

1991

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