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Summary

A fun, clever poem about Melinda and her frightening, malevolent school mistress Miss Wirtle. 
Miss Wirtle saves the day as one of her pupils dares to race all the boys in Devon. 
This short, yet impactful narrative by the Sunday Times bestselling author, Michael Morpurgo, is a must-read for all juvenile readers. The story of Melinda's race against the boys in Devon under the watchful eyes of Miss Wirtle is a testament to the author's ability to weave engaging tales for children. 
For fans of Katherine Rundell (Rooftoppers), Philip Pullman (The Secret Commonwealth), Michelle Magorian (Goodnight Mister Tom), Dick King-Smith (Martin's Mice), and Louis Sachar (Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger).

Duration: 15 minutes (00:14:41)
Publishing date: 2010-12-09; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

• Young Readers