The Excuse

Aussie Bites

by Allan Baillie

Pete's teacher seems ready to swallow any excuse. But surely even he won't fall for the tale about a stranded spacecraft and an alien who floats? Or will he?

Paperback

Published January 1, 1997

About the author

Allan Baillie was born in Scotland but has lived most of his life in Australia, where he attended several Victorian bush schools and eventually settled in Melbourne. He has worked as a journalist and published books in fourteen countries.

Reviews

[Dale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would be amusing as a read aloud for 2-4. Good example of a twist at the end.