The Nag Club
A humorous guide to getting what you want
Anne Fine author Arthur Robins illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:7th Jun '12
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The story revolves around a group of children who form a club to learn how to convince their parents to buy them boggle hats, leading to unexpected lessons.
In The Nag Club, the latest school trend revolves around the coveted boggle hats, which have captured the attention of every child. Among them, only Lola proudly wears one, which ignites her desire to help her friends acquire their own. To achieve this, she takes the initiative to form a club dedicated to teaching her classmates the art of persuasion when it comes to nagging their parents. With a variety of tactics at their disposal, including the infamous Huffy Nag and the dramatic Blazing Tantrum, the children embark on a humorous journey of parental negotiation.
As the club members put their strategies to the test, they quickly learn that the most effective approach isn't the loudest or most demanding. Instead, they discover that kindness and politeness can yield better results. The children start to realize that simply saying 'please' can be more powerful than any tantrum. Through their experiences, they learn valuable lessons about respect, patience, and the importance of communication.
Ultimately, The Nag Club is not just a story about a trendy hat; it's a delightful exploration of friendship and the creative ways children navigate their desires. The narrative encourages young readers to reflect on how they approach their own wishes and the significance of understanding others' perspectives in the process.
- Short-listed for Leicester Libraries Best Book Award 2006 (UK)
ISBN: 9781406341829
Dimensions: 198mm x 131mm x 5mm
Weight: 69g
64 pages