Fourth book of 'Wayne' series. The life and youthful adventures of Wayne Wilson, his family and friends. Wayne, Squocka and Violet Pridmore join forces to help our youthful hero face the many complexities of childhood. Wayne tries to form a gang that doesn't want to be formed, confronts bullies and learns that life can be a long and hazardous road unless there's a U-turn in sight. he also extends his vocabulary to dangerous heights and then deals with the many puzzling ways of teachers.
Wayne also tackles horse-riders, fancy dress parties and alien life forms - including his sister Charlene.
And if that's not enough, these ten stories are filled with many, many embarrassing moments when Wayne wishes the ground would open up and swallow him . . . but unfortunately life's not that obliging.
