Dinah, Lloyd and Harvey hoped they'd seen the last of the Demon Headmaster when they moved to a new village. However, almost immediately, they can tell something's not right about the place. There's a loud buzzing noise coming from the biogenetic research centre, and a creeper that grows extraordinarily fast. Why are the security guards so scary? And why does everybody in the village use exactly the same words to describe the research centre? Dinah becomes even more suspicious when someone pretending to be a doctor comes to their house, and manages to trick them into giving DNA samples . . . With the help of their new friend, Simon, the children investigate and find a way into the building. Inside, they discover a huge egg. Hatching from it is the result of an experiment conducted using Dinah's DNA-an experiment that is the work of the Demon Headmaster. This time, he's determined that no one will stand in the way of his plans! 'This will be greatly enjoyed' Books for Keeps
Other books in the 'Demon Headmaster' series: 'The Demon Headmaster'; 'The Demon Headmaster and the Prime Minster's Brain'; 'The Revenge of the Demon Headmaster'; 'The Demon Headmaster Takes Over'; 'Facing the Demon Headmaster' Awards: Winner of the Carnegie Medal for 'Wolf'; Winner of the Whitbread Award for 'The Great Elephant Chase'; Winner of the Smarties Prize for 'The Great Elephant Chase' Biographical information: Gillian Cross was born in 1945, and has written more than 40 books for children. In the past, she has worked in a primary school, as an assistant to a village baker, as a childminder, and as an assistant to a member of parliament. Gillian is a huge supporter of libraries, and for eight years was a member of the committee which advises government ministers about public libraries. She now lives in Warwickshire with her husband and family, and enjoys playing the piano, orienteering, and reading in her spare time.
Title: Demon Headmaster Strikes Again
Author: Gillian Cross
ISBN: 9780192755858
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2009-08-06
Number of Pages: 192
Weight: 0.2223 kg
[Of The Demon Headmaster Strikes Again]: 'Exciting stuff that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end * Primary Times *
I would recommend this book. It was so good it deserves reading twice. * Lincolnshire Echo *
An excellent, creepy book! * Kate, age 7 *
My favourite demon headmaster book, it is action-packed and tense * Amazon review *
[Of The Demon Headmaster]: 'A rattling good yarn * TLS *
A light-hearted, funny and ingenious story * School Librarian *
An excellent mystery with an unusual setting * Good Book Guide - Children's *
I would recommend it to anyone who likes weird but funny books * Teen Titles *
An attractive, easy-flowing style with interesting characters and a lively story * Junior Education *