Kids into books: Blabber Mouth

Every day the Herald carries an extract from a childrens' book as part of its commitment to children's literacy.


BLABBER MOUTH

Author:Morris Gleitzman

Publisher: Macmillian $12:95

Illustrator: Nigel Buchanen

Age group 8-10 years


I'm so dumb.

I never thought I'd say that about myself, but after what I've just done I deserve it.

How could I have messed up my first day here so totally and completely?

Two hours ago, when I walked into this school for the first time, the sun was shining, the birds were signing and, apart from a knot in my guts the size of Tasmania, life was great.

Now here I am, locked in the stationery cupboard.

Just me, a pile of exam papers and what smells like one of last year's cheese and devon sandwiches.
Cheer up exam papers, cheer up ancient sanger, if you think you're unpopular, take a look at me.

I wish those teachers would stop shouting at me to unlock the door and come out. I want to sit here in the dark with my friend the sandwich.

Tomorrow:How i got to be in this cupboard.