Simon has been dreading going back to school after the summer holidays. Not even his birthday can cheer him up. Ever since his parents disappeared when he was six weeks old he has been making birthday wishes. Now, with a new teacher taking over class 4b perhaps school will be a bit more fun. And perhaps one of his wishes might even come true...

 

This book is part of a book series called Pudding Bag School .

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Hachette Children's Group .

Hilary McKay is a critically acclaimed author who has won many awards, including the Guardian Children's