Three Cheers for Errol!

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What is Three Cheers for Errol! about?

Everyone thinks Errol is hopeless at school. He cannot read the way the other rats do, and he always seems to get things wrong. But Errol has a special talent: he is brilliant at sport. When the annual Ratathalon arrives, he joins the competition determined to prove himself. The rival college will do anything to win, including playing dirty, but Errol refuses to give up. With courage, cleverness and plenty of athletic skill, he shows everyone what he can really do.

About the author

Babette Cole was a much-loved British author and illustrator, known for her funny and imaginative children's books. She created many popular stories, including ‘Princess Smartypants’ and ‘Doctor Dog’. Babette’s colourful pictures and cheeky humour made her books favourites with children everywhere, encouraging everyone to laugh and enjoy reading.