Far Out!

by Rachel Billington

Genres: Childrens

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 14, 2002

About the author

Rachel Billington has written twenty one novels and eleven books for children. She is also a journalist, feature writer and reviewer. She is a regular contributor and Associate Editor of Inside Time, the national newspaper for prisoners and a Vice-President of English PEN. In 2012 she was awarded an OBE for Services to Literature.

Reviews

[Johara Almogbel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I remembered why I didn't like this book when I read it as a kid. I didn't absolutely hate as much as I had back then, as I can see the author writing the story now I'm older and in that position, but the whole thing wasn't very enjoyable. I suppose it's because of the mishmash of ancient slang (an attempt to sound cool or whatever) Slate talked in and because the characters never did anything to endear themselves. Also, there's a slight racist 'english betterness' attitude throughout, especially with Ruby telling poor St. Ives 'You're in England now! Speak English!'. Andhe whole story has the air of an unfinished concept.

I take that back, I do dislike it as much as I had as a kid. Kid me had good taste.