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The Turbulent Term Of Tyke Tiler (Puffin Books)
by
Gene Kemp
Tyke Tiler is fond of a joke and of Danny Price. Their friendship lands Tyke in all kinds of trouble at Cricklepit Combined School. Matters come to a head when Tyke climbs the school's bell-tower and surprises everyone.
Paperback
Published
1979
by Puffin Books
(first published 1977)
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The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler is a first person account of primary school child Tyke Tiler. Tyke is often ending up in mischievous situations in and outside of school, due in no small part down to her loyalty to her friend Danny. What is fantastic about the book is how the sex of Tyke is not known until the end of the story. The reader throughout presumes Tyke is male however due to displaying the personality one would expect of a boy rather than a girl.
The author of the book; Gene Kemp is a...more
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The book tells the story of ‘Tyke’ Tiler who is a 12 year old who has a notorious reputation for always being in and around trouble. We follow Tyke and best friend Danny Price in their last term at school. Danny suffers from a speech impediment which means Tyke has to interpret for him. When Tyke overhears teachers discussing the possibility of Danny being sent to a Special Needs School, he concocts a plan to keep him there. This plan does not pay off.
On Tyke’s last day of school he decides to f...more
On Tyke’s last day of school he decides to f...more
Ha ha! I know its a children's book before you all guffaw but so is Harry Potter and I know many of you are reading away! This is one from my childhood that I remember vividly, so when I saw it on the shelf of my local library I just had to. Hilarious shenanegans (check spelling) and some raw prejudice. And a sweet twist at the end, that was very well disguised throughout the book!!
First read around about 8 years old (1979). Took me back to my old primary school in Scotland.
First read around about 8 years old (1979). Took me back to my old primary school in Scotland.
I love this book as a kid & it's so good to reread this. I want to recommend this to everyone, but I can't say why as the aspect of the story that makes it so amazing is a particular twist (which is on a MIND = BLOWN level) so to say exactly why the book is awesome I'd have to reveal a massive spoiler. So, just read it!
This is the third time i'v read this wonderful book, the first time was when my teacher read this to us when I wass 10 and the second was soon after. I loved it then, and am glad to say I love it still. I couldn't help trying to guess her real name, even though I already know what it is!
A light children's read for probably 8-10 yr olds. Follows themes of friendship and change. Having said that the are some cracking reads out there so I'm not sure if this really competes. Used to use it with yr 7 as a class transition novel but could easily be for year 6.
Read in year seven English when I was about 11/12 and remember thinking it was okay... not my usual.
I do like a delve into children's literature.Great little book with a cunning twist.
A modern classic with a twist in the Tale
I had this on audio tape as a young child, and many a long car journey whizzed by as I was transported into this world. One of my absolute favourites.
Read it at school. It's awesome!
Apr 01, 2008
Kate
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4 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
children-s,
school-stories
This fun little book is like a bridge between the classic British school story and modern kids' lit. Hard to find in the US, but worth a search.
Like the jokes at the start of each chapter.
Story of youth and friendship.
Story of youth and friendship.
May 17, 2013
Alana
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Shelves:
boxall-s-1001-children-s-books
Apr 22, 2013
Floydie
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Shelves:
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2012
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