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Fantastic Mr. Bean
When Lachie's teacher calls for auditions for the class production of Fantastic Mr. Fox, Lachie is keen to try out for the part of Mr. Fox.
However, he soon realises that being an actor involves more than just saying the lines, and that sometimes you don't have to be the lead to be the star.
However, he soon realises that being an actor involves more than just saying the lines, and that sometimes you don't have to be the lead to be the star.
60 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2020
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September 22, 2020
Lachie is excited about auditions for a school play. Especially because it is to be one of Roald Dahl’s stories – Fantastic Mr Bean Book Review CoverFantastic Mr Fox.
Even though he hasn’t acted before and lots of other children in his class want the part of Mister Fox, Lachie believes he is perfect for it. He practises his Mr Fox lines and is excited at his chances, but his big brother Frank tells him he needs to stand out from his competition. After all, everyone will be practising their lines.
Frank comes up with a wonderful idea. A tail! But this can’t be just any old tail. It has to be just like in Roald Dahl’s famous story. It gets shot off!
While they build this prop for his audition, Lachie learns about other things he may need. Initiative, and resourcefulness. He’s certain he’ll get the part. At least until he comes across some lines he’s not happy with.
Everyone gets caught up in the play. Lachie’s lines fill their house and when his audition doesn’t go to plan he becomes another character. Bean is the opposite of Mr. Fox and Lachie is quick to take over his mean, grouchy, dirty character’s personality.
The night of the play arrives and all is going well. At least until Lachie spots something that shouldn’t be on stage. In fact it could even be deadly!
Even though he hasn’t acted before and lots of other children in his class want the part of Mister Fox, Lachie believes he is perfect for it. He practises his Mr Fox lines and is excited at his chances, but his big brother Frank tells him he needs to stand out from his competition. After all, everyone will be practising their lines.
Frank comes up with a wonderful idea. A tail! But this can’t be just any old tail. It has to be just like in Roald Dahl’s famous story. It gets shot off!
While they build this prop for his audition, Lachie learns about other things he may need. Initiative, and resourcefulness. He’s certain he’ll get the part. At least until he comes across some lines he’s not happy with.
Everyone gets caught up in the play. Lachie’s lines fill their house and when his audition doesn’t go to plan he becomes another character. Bean is the opposite of Mr. Fox and Lachie is quick to take over his mean, grouchy, dirty character’s personality.
The night of the play arrives and all is going well. At least until Lachie spots something that shouldn’t be on stage. In fact it could even be deadly!
March 24, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed this wee book.
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August 14, 2022This is a sweet little edition that would be perfect to read AFTER 'Fantastic Mr Fox' as a read-aloud for Y3-5s.
March 23, 2021
What a gem! An engaging short fiction about a boy whose class stages a play based on Roald Dahls ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’. The jostling for parts and angst over script was so realistic it could’ve happened in my primary school. Who knew I’d come to love that cider swilling sneaky Mr Bean? It’s a real art to write concisely and for me the pacing was perfect, I connected with the characters and was entertained. Highly recommend for ages 7-9yrs. It would make an excellent classroom read-aloud. I’m off to read another of her books.
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