Mr Harris Makes It Up
by F X Prendiville
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Pub Date Sep 28 2023 | Archive Date Nov 10 2023
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Description
Manchester, 1977, Graham Harris a compassionate, newly qualified teacher, is struggling to inspire his class of bottom-stream 11-year-olds when a 6ft Redcoat soldier marches into the classroom and changes everything - for the children, and for Graham.
So begins his campaign to transform these young lives with a passion for drama.The trouble is, not everyone approves of his radical thinking, and dark forces in the staffroom set out to undermine his approach.
‘Mr Harris Makes It Up’ is a humorous heart-warming and gritty odyssey through life in a northern city at a time when kids were obsessed with Space Dust, Blue Jeans magazine and the Bay City Rollers – but it has plenty to say about the role of the arts in schools.
A Note From the Publisher
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A novel which evokes a time and place in the British education system when radical thinking challenged the status quo.
The story is based on the writer’s unique workplace experiences teaching in Manchester in the 1970s.
The pupils' singular take on the adult world is central to the story and their voices are endearingly authentic in their honesty.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781805145776 |
| PRICE | £3.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 328 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1227754
An entertaining read about a teacher in the 1970's depicting the best and worst of teaching in the period, The children and their very different backgrounds and individual struggles were well depicted, This book is a reminder of how far we have come in terms of inclusion and better treatment in schools.
The various dilemma of the main character were very well described and often with great humour.
Katrina O, Educator
Mr Harris is a very true to life, believable character who cares about the pupils in his care. This book is a very real depiction of life in school during the 1970s- retold with a touch of humour. Mr Harris wants the very best for his class- the lowest set in school- and fights to ensure that they get the same opportunities as the other children. His pupils face the challenges they meet with wry comments and absolute truth telling which are hilarious at times. The reality of some of their lives is truly tear-jerking and sadly accurate for this era making you appreciate how far we have come. Overall a great read!
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