"Performance Plays" is a series of photocopiable books that shows teachers how to prepare, rehearse, direct and perform short plays with their class or year group. The plays, usually one act, derive from a variety of sources and drama forms. This title is based on a short story by Thomas Hardy. Using narrative, mime and dialogue to present a gentle story, it should appeal to boys and girls alike.

 

This book is part of a book series called Performance Plays .

There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Scholastic .

Helen Armstrong has worked as a professional teacher and trainer, and writes training guides on child welfare and child safety. She is married and lives in Wiltshire. Ann Kronheimer is an illustrator living in London.