Thing

by Chris Powling

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64 pages, Paperback

First published October 22, 2006

About the author

Chris Powling was born in 1943, in south London, where he still lives. He's taught at all levels in the state school system, from infants to postgraduates, and for ten years was headteacher of a London primary school.

Throughout his career, Chris has had a rich and diverse involvement with children's books - as a critic for national journals and newspapers (including THE GUARDIAN, THE OBSERVER, BOOKS FOR KEEPS, CAROUSEL and THE TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT) and as a broadcaster for the BBC and various independent radio stations. He was the editor of BOOKS FOR KEEPS from 1989 till 1996 when it won the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children's literature, is a panel member for a national children's book club and has served on numerous prize committees. Currently, he is adult-books editor for Classic FM where he presents a monthly review on the programme Classic Newsnight.

Reviews

[Malin Meyer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Inte dålig nödvändigtvis men inte heller helt spektakulär. Lite läskig men gick SÅ fort att det inte riktigt fick någon innebörd. Jag tror inte denna bok var utformad för mig personligen (jag hittade genuint den på biblioteket i en låda med ”lättläst engelska” på såå….), men ändå kul snabb läsning. Läste hela på 10 minuter

[Kira K · Rating 3 out of 5]

This could be a good introduction to the horror/supernatural style book for teen readers. The book itself feels a little short, and I could have definitely enjoyed it being a little longer but I appreciate it's a good way to get teens back into reading with short books. The illustrations are great and really hammer home just how creepy Thing is.

[Kirsikka71 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Creepy.

[Em]

Very quick read but short and needs abit more story in my opinion

[Princess Potatohead · Rating 1 out of 5]

Poo

[Anton Mifsud · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, but odd sort of book.

[Tessie]

Worst ending on a book ever.

[Candiebarr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, interesting, odd.