Author:Pat Hutchins
'Six farm eggs, a cake for tea, a pound of pears and don't forget the bacon.'A young boy sets out to do the shopping, determined to remember his simple list but as the sights and sounds of town distract him he finds himself in a terrible muddle.
This is a well-balanced blend of school story - complete with knockabout humour - and some valuable information about classical myths and legends
—— Lyndsay Fraser , Scottish Sunday HeraldZany story with lots of information on Ancient Greece
—— Bournemouth Daily EchoAn instantly involving, constantly hilarious tale
—— Andy Stanton , Junior EducationThis book with its eye catching metallic book cover and intriguing title just begs to be read . . . There is so much to keep young readers entertained in this book. There's magic, a clever, fast moving plot, a school setting which children can easily identify with and interesting characters. . . . Greek Mythology is a central theme and it is a masterstroke to introduce young readers to it in a very unusual way
—— ArmadilloIt's as crazy as it sounds. Suspend belief and enjoy
—— Cork Evening EchoAs always, Chambers writes with the fierce intelligence and honesty which distinguishes his work. If more novels of adolescence had this quality and seriousness, we wouldn't risk losing those readers who feel patronised by teenage fiction
—— Linda Newbery , TES TeacherA complex book . . . resulting in a believable and inviting world
—— School Library Journal