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Cruel Times - A Victorian Play (History Plays)

Cruel Times - A Victorian Play (History Plays)

by KayeUmansky (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

    $5.81
Synopsis

Sissy is in her first job as a kitchen maid in a large Victorian London household. Her mother desperately needs the money she earns to support her younger siblings, but Sissy is accident prone and the irascible cook threatens to sack her. With Sissy's brother feared killed in the war in the Crimea, disaster looms for Sissy and her family. Then a dramatic encounter with the writer Charles Dickens brings a change in fortune. This delightful play brings Victorian London and its people to life and provides a variety of opportunities for KS2 classes to explore both historical and literacy topics in an involving and creative setting.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 48
 Edition: New Ed
 Publisher: Wayland
Published: 15 Jan 2004
ISBN 10: 0750241217
ISBN 13: 9780750241212
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
 Book Overview: Kate Umansky is the author of many children's books, including Prince Dandypants and the Masked Avenger , Nonsense Animal Rhymes , Pass the Jam , Jim! , The Quest for 100 Gold Coins 1: Donkey Road to Disaster , The Spooks Step Out , Bingo Lingo and Three Tapping Teddies . She is best known as the creator of Pongwiffy, the witch of dirty habits , who features in five books.

Media Reviews
'perfect for class reading or performance' -- Primary Times 20030331 A way of linking history with English which I really liked. -- TES Teacher 20030613 Humorous, well-written and provides light but accurate social comment. -- Carousel 20031101 The text is quite fun -- School Librarian 20031101 Ideal for classes exploring historical and literacy topics in key stage 2 ... brings Victorian London and its people to life. -- Books for Keeps 20040501
Author Bio
Kaye Umansky is best known as the creator of Pongwiffy, the 'witch of dirty habits', whose hilarious antics feature in five books. She is a former teacher with special interests in drama and music, and has written many plays for performance.