The Curse of the School Rabbit
- Author Judith Kerr
- Narrator David Walliams
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 11 July 2019
- Run Time 46 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories.
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What to expect
“The final masterpiece from one of the greatest storytellers and illustrators of all time” – David Walliams
The story of one boy, one rabbit, and a whole lot of bad luck… From the one and only Judith Kerr, and lovingly and hilariously narrated by the incredible talent of David Walliams!
“Is there a more perfect children’s writer for this generation than Judith Kerr?” Spectator
“A lovely conclusion to [Judith Kerr’s] life in books” Evening Standard
“Funny [and] poignant” The Times
It all started with the school rabbit…
Snowflake is the school rabbit, and Snowflake is TROUBLE.
At least that’s what Tommy thinks. And when Snowflake unexpectedly comes to stay just before Christmas and EVERYTHING starts to go wrong, it looks like Tommy might be right.
With a sick sister left in bed, a snobby actor left with suspiciously damp trousers, and no rabbit anywhere to be seen, Tommy and his family may just be DOOMED.
Is Tommy suffering the curse of the school rabbit? Or can all this bad luck turn good in the end?
A fantastically funny and exquisitely illustrated young fiction title from much-loved author and illustrator Judith Kerr.
Critics Review
u201cA funny satire of the film industry, a poignant comment on sibling differences and a timely reminder that we should try to see the good in all sorts of rabbits from an author who lived her life by that maxim.u201d
Alex Ou2019Connell, The Times
u201c[The Curse of the School Rabbit] possesses all of [Judith Kerru2019s] trademark qualities: lyrical artwork, a gently anarchic plot and the warmth and humanity that made her work immune to shifts in publishing fashion. Andu00a0perhaps what is most impressive in an author of 95: theu00a0unfailing ability to see the world through the eyes of a child.u201d
Emily Bearn, The Telegraph Review
u201cThe last work by the much-lamented Judith Kerr is The Curse of the School Rabbit, a lovely conclusion to her life in booksu2026a very funny story about a little boy and his theatrical little sister and his efforts to do his best by everyone. The pictures are a joy.u201d
Melanie McDonagh, Evening Standard
u201cKerru2019s distinctive pencil illustrations convey the chaotic fondness of family life throughout her last story.u201d
Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian Review
u201cIs there a more perfect childrenu2019s writer for this generation than Judith Kerr? . . . The author was a genius, with an affectionate sensibility. The deceptive simplicity of her stories and her capacity to see things from a childu2019s point of view were very rare gifts. Thank you, Judith Kerr.u201d
Melanie McDonagh, The Spectator
u201cThe final work from the irreplaceable Judith Kerr, The Curse of the School Rabbit is suffused with her distinctive good nature and sly mischief.
The tale of a naughty bunny and their exasperated young handler pops with Kerru2019s singular artwork and stands as a shining testament to her unique storytelling skills.u201d
Waterstones
u201cA new family story full of Judith Kerru2019s hallmark good cheer, this will delight readers of all ages.u201d
Julia Eccleshare, Book of the Month
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