Kids into books - Belly Flop

This week's title: Belly Flop

Author: Morris Gleitzman

Publisher: Macmiffan, $12.95

Illustrator: Nigel Buchanan

Age Group: 8-10 years


G'day Doug.

It's me, Mitch Webber.

Sorry to interrupt out of the blue like this, but I'm desperate.

Troy and brent Malley are after me.

They're the toughest kids in town and I've never seen them so ropeable.

It's really Dad they're angry with, but they've decided to take it out on me. If they catch me I'll be history.


They've got tractor starter handles.

Oh no, I'm getting a cramp in the leg from running.

Doug, I know it's been a long time, but you're the only angel I know.

Help.

My leg cramp's getting worse, doug.

I can't run much further.


Tomorrow: My lungs are nearly cactus.