Description: First published in 1987, this classic tale of how childish wisdom triumphs over grown-up foolishness is back in this brand-new package. Full color.

Children's Literature Review: Unusual happenings occur when John Patrick Norman McHennessy is on his way to learn. The author never uses the word "school." When John reaches his destination, he is always late. His teacher doubts the stories John tells while trying to explain. The teacher deals out a somewhat different punishment each time John comes in late. John must write 300, 400 or 500 times that "I will not lie about….". The first and last pages of the book appear to have been written by a child. John tries to tell his teacher about the crocodile that grabbed his book bag and the tidal wave that could have washed him away. But the teacher does not believe poor John McHennessy. The book ends with a quirk when the teacher finds himself in an unusual predicament and John McHennessy does not believe the tale his teacher is telling him. The unpaged book has won many prizes and the content is sure to please children when the table is turned on the teacher. The illustrations are fascinating and the story is humorous.