IVAN THE TERRIBLE by Anne Fine
PAPERBACK
Author: Anne Fine
From much-loved author Anne Fine comes a brilliantly funny school story about language mix-ups, unexpected friendships and a day nobody will ever forget!
It’s Ivan’s very first day at his new school, St Edmund’s. Because Ivan has just arrived from Russia and speaks very little English, Boris is given the important job of helping him settle in - and translating what he says.
But there’s just one problem… Ivan is not exactly what the teachers expected. Instead of polite greetings, Ivan introduces himself with dramatic phrases like “lowly shivering worms!” and demands to learn English words such as “crush” and “mutilate.” As the day unfolds, Boris quickly realises that helping Ivan fit into a “civilised school” is going to be far harder than anyone imagined.
Before long, Ivan’s unusual way of speaking - and thinking - begins to cause chaos in the classroom. And by the end of the day, Boris discovers that Ivan’s influence may change the way everyone sees things… including nursery rhymes!
Why you should treat-your-shelf:
- A laugh-out-loud school story full of clever humour
- Perfect for developing readers and fans of funny classroom adventures
- Explores friendship, cultural differences and understanding others
- A classic short story from one of Britain’s most celebrated children’s authors
Ivan the Terrible is a witty, warm and unforgettable tale that shows how sometimes the most unexpected classmates can turn an ordinary school day into something extraordinary.