The Demon Headmaster: Total Control

The Demon Headmaster #7

by Gillian Cross

Everyone is good at something. But at Lizzie's school this has been taken to extremes. Her classmate Ethan, who previously had no interest in sport, is now incredible at football; her brother's suddenly an expert in robotics; and Lizzie has become really good at being bad. But when she tries to remember what awful thing she's just done, all she has is a blank space in her mind. How come they've suddenly changed so much? And why can't they talk about it? It's as
though they have no power over their own actions. Could this be something to do with the mysterious new headmaster . . . ? Surrender yourself to the new hypnotic spell of the Demon Headmaster, with new kids, a new school, and a new thrilling scheme for world domination. Fast paced and action packed
adventure, written by the award-winning Gillian Cross. Resistance is not an option.

Genres: Childrens

176 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 6, 2017

About the author

Gillian Cross was born Gillian Arnold in 1945. She was educated at North London Collegiate School, Somerville College, Oxford and the University of Sussex. Although now a full-time writer who often travels and gives talks in connection with her work, she has had a number of informal jobs including being an assistant to a Member of Parliament. For eight years she also sat on the committee which advises ministers about public libraries.

She is married to Martin Cross and they have four grown-up children, two sons and two daughters.

Reviews

[sham - شام · Rating 1 out of 5]

dnf .. i'm sorry i tried to love this book , i just couldn't ..

[Liam Mcgrath · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book goes back to basics.

The headmaster is now back at a school and has similarities to the original of what his plans are but are now up to date of ways to get into people minds.

There is also a TV Adaption but the TV adaption is better in my opinion due to the key differences which do not appear in the book. There is a connection between the original book in the TV Series where as the book there is not.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

A few changes since I read it 30 years ago. With the headmaster controlling parents through the school pages on the computers only 2 children late for the school term seem to find something amiss. Drones following their every move can they stop the Demon headmasters plan to control the prime minister on his visit? A fun read for 8+

[Matthew Fleming · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved the original books when I was a child, and - in updating them for modern times with smartphones, drones and academies - Cross pulls off the impossible: making a decades-old concept feel fresh and relevant, and somehow making me still fear the Headmaster, one of the best villains ever in literature. Perfect entertainment for kids - and adults!

[Derelict Space Sheep · Rating 3 out of 5]

42 WORD REVIEW:

One of the great middle grade villains returns, bringing his hypnotic powers into the digital age. At first the characters’ understanding lags a bit too far behind the reader’s. Thereafter, however, the kids become plucky and resourceful heroes, easy to cheer for.

[Ada · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harder plan, even more evil
Will they beat it?

[Coco Chen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was acc really good and fun. Didn't drag and i had a good time. I like the gang.

[Татьяна Воронкова · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping plot + very simple language makes this ideal for my young students.