A Can of Worms and other stories
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Cover Story
This month's cover features an illustration by Victor Ambrus (see Authorgraph) for Gulliver's Travels, retold by James Riordan. It is published in July by Oxford University Press (0 19 279897 9, £9.95) and we are grateful to OUP for their help in using this picture
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A Can of Worms and other stories
Seven short stories where the endings represent an unexpected discovery for the main character: Dora's slightly off-the-wall granny in the title story is not only edging towards dipsomania, but is also the old lady in the grey cape who shop assistants know for a klepto. The relationships between the students next door in 'Party Wall' are not what Daniel imagines and Pat Coleman's invitation to tea in 'Face' is to make a point that is a poignantly sad one. Jan Mark's writing is as sure as ever, appealing directly to youngsters both by its lively style and imaginative content.