Uncle Trev and the Whistling Bull

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Its the 1930s. Our storyteller is crook in bed trying to get over a long sickness and wanting to go back to school, when Uncle Trev arrives to let Mum go out and do the shopping. Uncle Trev tells one story after another about the animals out on his farm, and about his neighbour Gotta Henry. He also goes through Mums cupboards and helps himself to all her gingernut biscuits and Louise cake. If you think Mum should be grateful to get out of the house, shes not. When she comes home, she chases Uncle Trev and his dog, Old Tip, with her broom and threatens what shell do to that man next time he comes in.

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"Full of the mild anarchy of childhood... Uncle Trevs tales pepper the story and the humour is wonderfully daft."

"Gleeful mischief runs riot in Jack Lasenbys highly enjoyable Uncle Trev and his Whistling Bull the kind of book that sets imaginations running."

"This is Lasenby at his warm, comic best, spinning terrific yarns and at the same time capturing for posterity a little of the old-time New Zealand."

Author Bio

Jack Lasenby (19312019) was one of New Zealands most important childrens book authors. His novels and short stories earned numerous honours, including key awards and fellowships. In 2003 he received the Margaret Mahy Medal for contribution to the world of childrens literature. Jack has written dozens of books for children and young adults. His writing is characterised by a portrayal of childhood as full of hard lessons, adventure and the search for self-determination. His most popular books include Harry Wakatipu, the Uncle Trev series and the Aunt Effie series.