BREAKING THE RULES by Sandra Glover

BREAKING THE RULES by Sandra Glover

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Suzy is rude and disruptive, so her teacher is horrified to learn that she is about to spend some time at a home for the elderly to do work experience, but Suzy proves to be a breath of fresh air for the residents, who are encouraged to challenge some of the home's petty rules and regulations.

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BREAKING THE RULES by Sandra Glover

You may as well send a shark to work in a swimming pool...' hen rebellious Suzie Lawrence is placed for two weeks of work experience at an old people's home, everyone expects the worse - she is more used to breaking rules than looking after a bunch of ancient wrinklies. But Suzie rises to the challenge in her own unique way, and as Suzie fights a few battles -particularly with fierce Matron - everybody's lives are shaken up. Sometimes, rules are made to be broken... raise for BREAKING THE RULES- BREAKING THE RULES 'Glover handles serious issues with a humorous touch, writes lively dialogue and has a sympathetic view of youthful idealism' Books For Keeps 'A light-hearted yet gritty look at rebellion and compromise' he Bookseller
Sandra Glover is a a writer for children who combines the very best of the worlds of contemporary 'issue' novels with the magic of the best fantasy and adventure stories. Her first book for Corgi, THE NOWHERE BOY, was shortlisted for the Lancashire Children's Book Award and the Lanarkshire Children's Book Award; and THE GIRL WHO KNEW was also shortlisted for the Lancashire Children's Book Award.
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ISBN 13 9780552546768
ISBN 10 0552546763
Title BREAKING THE RULES
Author Sandra Glover
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Year published 2000-06-01
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.