Alex’s school book

Made for an English project at school, at about twelve. All sixteen pages, as they are.

  1. Page 1 of 16 of Alex’s school book. The cover: Eric the Snail & Wally the Worm. Signed ALEX FIELD. Drawing: Eric and Wally waving, in a white circle.
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  2. Page 2 of 16 of Alex’s school book. Eric the Snail lived in a cozy pub cellar. Drawing: A cellar with stone walls, steps, and two barrels marked BEER and ALE.
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  3. Page 3 of 16 of Alex’s school book. Wally the Worm lived in a corridor of a block of flats. Drawing: Wally in a corridor beside a hole in the wall.
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  4. Page 4 of 16 of Alex’s school book. One day Eric wanted to go on holiday. He wanted to visit Florida. Drawing: Eric with a thought bubble of a palm tree and the sun.
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  5. Page 5 of 16 of Alex’s school book. Eric invited Wally. Wally was so excited. Then they set off for the airport. Drawing: Eric and Wally with suitcases, and an aeroplane.
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  6. Page 6 of 16 of Alex’s school book. When they got on the plane they put on their seat belts and chewed some sweets to stop their ears popping. Drawing: Eric and Wally in plane seats.
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  7. Page 7 of 16 of Alex’s school book. When they arrived in Florida they got off the plane and went to their hotel. They jumped in the pool straight away. Drawing: A pool with a parasol, and the two of them jumping in.
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  8. Page 8 of 16 of Alex’s school book. They had a wonderful time and on the last day they went to the beach. They found Anthony Ant. Drawing: Anthony Ant in sunglasses.
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  9. Page 9 of 16 of Alex’s school book. Anthony asked if they wanted a ride in a boat. Wally and Eric said “Yes please!” Drawing: Eric and Wally, with “YES!” in a speech burst.
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  10. Page 10 of 16 of Alex’s school book. Harry the Haddock took them on a sea-leaf tour. They sped off into the big blue sea! Drawing: Harry the Haddock towing a leaf out to sea, past an island.
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  11. Page 11 of 16 of Alex’s school book. But suddenly a shark was chasing them so Harry turned round and sped back to the shore! The shark kept chasing them! Drawing: The shark chasing the leaf boat.
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  12. Page 12 of 16 of Alex’s school book. Harry jumped onto the jetty and Eric and Wally were saved. The shark hit his nose on the wood! He swam away moaning. Drawing: The jetty, Harry and the two of them, and the shark.
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  13. Page 13 of 16 of Alex’s school book. Eric and Wally were so happy, but it was time to leave for England. They said goodbye to all their new friends and flew back on the plane. Drawing: Anthony Ant, Harry the Haddock and a boy waving. “BYE!”
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  14. Page 14 of 16 of Alex’s school book. When they arrived home they smiled to themselves and hung pictures of their holiday on their walls. Drawing: A framed holiday picture on the wall.
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  15. Page 15 of 16 of Alex’s school book. This book belongs to Alex Field, written in by hand. The teacher, in red: 20/20. Merit. “Alex. This is an excellent piece of work (though perhaps not your most creative!). The story is simple and coherent. The layout is also attractive and appropriate for young children.”
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  16. Page 16 of 16 of Alex’s school book. The back of the book: “This is goodbye from Eric and Wally, but we will be back, so don’t you worry!”
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