"Mr. Majeika" by Humphrey Carpenter is a charming children's story about a magical teacher who arrives at St. Barty's School. Mr. Majeika, who is not your typical schoolmaster, brings a sense of wonder and excitement to the classroom with his unique methods and enchanting abilities. He can perform magic that captivates his students, turning ordinary lessons into extraordinary adventures. However, his magical escapades also lead to some unintended consequences. The story explores themes of imagination, friendship, and the joy of learning, as Mr. Majeika and his students navigate the challenges of school life together. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Kestrel Kite, Young Puffin, Young Puffin Modern Classics .
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Humphrey Carpenter wrote for both adults and children. His adult titles include THE OXFORD COMPANION TO CHILDREN'S LITERATURE and an acclaimed biography of Tolkein. He also contributed regularly to radio and TV on matters relating to children's literature. Frank Rodgers has written and illustrated over sixty books for children. His most recent work is a swashbuckling Pirate Penguin series.
This book contains the following story:
Mr Majeika
As a rule, magic carpets don't turn up in schools, but this is exactly what happens when Class Three's new teacher flies in through the classroom window and lands on the floor with a bump. Mr Majeika can behave just like any ordinary teacher if he wants to, but something has to be done about Hamish Bigmore, the class nuisance, and so he uses a little magic to turn him into a frog. And to everyone's delight it looks as if Hamish will have to remain a frog because Mr Majeika can't remember the spell to turn him back again! With Mr Majeika in charge, suddenly life at school become much more exciting - there's even a magic-carpet ride to Buckingham Palace!
