The Lighthouse that ran away
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Cover Story
The illustration on our cover is taken from Think of an Eel, Karen Wallace, ill. Mike Bostock, published by Walker (0 7445 2250 1, £6.99) - see the article 'Facts... With the Freshness of Fiction' for more about this book and others in the 'Read and Wonder' series. We are grateful to Walker Books for their help in using this illustration.
The Lighthouse that ran away
Rosemary Woods
Roger McGough's writing begs to be read aloud. This adventure has all the essential components-humour, panic, absurdity, pathos, bright lights and stormy depths. The superb illustrations match the mood and changes of pace perfectly. But it's the sheer rollicking rhythm of the language which makes the lurking thespian in every teacher turn to drama and leaves the children clamouring for you to 'do it again, please!'