The Curse of the School Rabbit, Judith Kerr
The Curse of the School Rabbit, Judith Kerr
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The Curse of the School Rabbit

Author: Judith Kerr

Narrator: David Walliams

Unabridged: 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/11/2019


Synopsis

“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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gemma on August 30, 2019

This is a lovely little story for children. We enjoyed listening to David Walliams reading it, and found the story light hearted and funny.......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on December 31, 2019

My 11-year-old checked this one out at the library for himself, but he told me I should try reading it out loud to him and his brother because I'd love it - and he was right. Quirky, adorable, and so, so funny, with fantastic illustrations - we ALL loved it and are planning to get another copy to ke......more

Goodreads review by Abigail on February 15, 2020

Young Tommy is convinced that the school rabbit kept by Miss Bennett is cursed, as it seems to bring misfortune to him and to his family in this amusing early chapter-book from celebrated British children's author and artist, Judith Kerr. Snowflake had a penchant for peeing on people's legs, somethi......more

Goodreads review by Aruna Kumar on August 31, 2019

Realistic, interesting story. Good for young readers.......more

Goodreads review by Clemmie on September 16, 2020

A great tale of a rabbit, Snowflake, that seems to disturb the life of Tommy and his family, seeing them through some very difficult life circumstances. On reflection the family realise that Snowflake is the very reason that life got better for them. Beautiful illustrations and relatable, everyday t......more


Quotes

“A 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.”Alex O’Connell, “ possesses all of [Judith Kerr’s] trademark qualities: lyrical artwork, a gently anarchic plot and the warmth and humanity that made her work immune to shifts in publishing fashion. And perhaps what is most impressive in an author of 95: the unfailing ability to see the world through the eyes of a child.”Emily Bearn, “The last work by the much-lamented Judith Kerr is The Curse of the School Rabbit, a lovely conclusion to her life in books…a 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.”Melanie McDonagh, “Kerr’s distinctive pencil illustrations convey the chaotic fondness of family life throughout her last story.”Imogen Russell Williams, “Is there a more perfect children’s 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 child’s point of view were very rare gifts. Thank you, Judith Kerr.”Melanie McDonagh, “The 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 Kerr’s singular artwork and stands as a shining testament to her unique storytelling skills.”Waterstones “A new family story full of Judith Kerr’s hallmark good cheer, this will delight readers of all ages.”Julia Eccleshare, Book of the Month