Jennings, as Usual

The Jennings series is a set of books that tells the story of a schoolboy, J.C.T. Jennings, while at preparatory school. Jennings loves to make things and is wildly creative, and his ideas always get him in trouble with school staff. Somehow Jennings manages to charm his way out of any real trouble.......more

Brilliant as usual. Slightly unusual was Jennings ethical dilemma when put in charge of the dormitory after lights out. Having already agreed to let Venables break the rules, he then has to enforce them when put in charge. He also learns it's not so easy to be on the other side of the rules.......more

Another solid entry in the series with lots of nice parallels between Jennings and Mr Wilkins, culminating in them both dressing up as Father Christmas. Highlight: When Jennings leaves a record playing in the music room to cover his absence, Mr Wilkins declares the boy to be a musical prodigy.......more

Fossilised fishooks, Jennings is a perpetual delight. During a difficult few days Buckeridge's 4 handers (two masters; two boys) make for a welcome distraction. As I always tell my pupils, when writing a story don't introduce too many charcaters: the thunderous Mr Wilkins, intuitive Mr Carter, the d......more

An excellent entry in the series. Great innocent fun.......more