I'd rather be fried alive and eaten by Mexicans.
It is most unlikely. But--here comes the big "but"--not impossible.
The secret of life', he said, 'is to become very very good at somethin' that's very very 'ard to do.
I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn't be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.
For me, the pleasure of writing comes with inventing stories.
Poor Earthworm,' the Ladybird said, whispering in James's ear. 'He loves to make everything into a disaster. He hates to be happy. He is only happy when he is gloomy.