Please Don't Read The Footnotes Please
Published on 20. March 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-915628-36-7 (ISBN)
Description
A middle-grade book breaking all the rules, inviting readers to zig-zag across the page between the funny stories and the footnotes.
Traditionally, once a book is published, the author's role is over.* The book belongs to the reader after that, and it's up to you to decide what the stories are about.
Rob Walton is having none of it. He has insisted on popping up throughout this book with further thoughts and facts.** We, the publishers, recommend that you ignore his nonsense and focus exclusively on the stories.
And what stories they are! If you like horses, chocolate and time capsules, or have a passing interest in libraries, supply teachers and Lincolnshire, this is absolutely the book for you. Well done for finding it, and we hope you enjoy it very much. Just remember: don't read the footnotes!
* As far as the text is concerned, anyway. We of course insist on them doing tv appearances, red carpets etc, to promote the book.
** All incredibly true and triple-checked with various sources.
Traditionally, once a book is published, the author's role is over.* The book belongs to the reader after that, and it's up to you to decide what the stories are about.
Rob Walton is having none of it. He has insisted on popping up throughout this book with further thoughts and facts.** We, the publishers, recommend that you ignore his nonsense and focus exclusively on the stories.
And what stories they are! If you like horses, chocolate and time capsules, or have a passing interest in libraries, supply teachers and Lincolnshire, this is absolutely the book for you. Well done for finding it, and we hope you enjoy it very much. Just remember: don't read the footnotes!
* As far as the text is concerned, anyway. We of course insist on them doing tv appearances, red carpets etc, to promote the book.
** All incredibly true and triple-checked with various sources.
Reviews / Votes
"Irrepressibly silly fun" - Best Children's Books of Summer 2025 -- James LovegroveMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Winnersh
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Fourth Grade to Seventh Grade, Reading Age: From 9 to 12 years, Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
28 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 124 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
102 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-915628-36-7 (9781915628367)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Rob Walton is a writer, performer and teacher from Scunthorpe, now based in Whitley Bay, where he writes short fiction and poetry for children and adults. His debut poetry collection, This Poem Here, was published by Arachne Press in 2021. His poetry for children has been published online by Tyger Tyger and The Dirigible Balloon, and features in various print magazines and anthologies published by, among others, The Toy Press, The Emma Press, Parakeet, Bloomsbury and Macmillan. Reena Makwana is a London-based illustrator who creates illustrations using drawings, embroidery and print. Her work is influenced by the city, characters, creatures, social past and present. She studied illustration at Camberwell College of Arts and has produced work for clients including Heart and Parcel, Vittles, Pit Magazine, Endeavour Agency, Lecker, Big Family Press, OOMK and At The Table. Reena has illustrated a number of titles for The Emma Press, including 'The Untameables' by Clare Pollard, 'The Fox's Wedding' by Rebecca Hurst, and 'Pilgrim' by Lisabelle Tay.
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