School’s Out
School’s Out by Sarah Tucker, published by Penguin Random House in 2008, is a fiction novel that explores the chaotic dynamics of family life during the summer holidays. With 378 pages, this edition captures the challenges faced by parents as they navigate the complexities of keeping their children entertained while managing unexpected situations. The story follows Amanda, who has a seemingly simple plan for a summer getaway with her three children, only to have her plans disrupted by the arrival of fellow-mum Suzanne and her son, Orlando.
As Amanda embarks on her journey to a picturesque Cornish retreat, she encounters a series of mishaps, including tantrums and an unsettling stay at a B&B. The narrative delves into the realities of family vacations, highlighting the humorous and often chaotic moments that arise. Readers will find themes of family life and the trials of motherhood woven throughout the story, as Amanda learns to cope with the unpredictability of summer adventures. This paperback edition offers an engaging look at the ups and downs of holiday experiences, making it a relatable read for those familiar with the challenges of parenting.
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In school playgrounds across the country parents huddle in worried packs, desperately putting together their final plans to survive the summer weeks of mayhem – school is officially out!
For once, Amanda has a simple, cheap and fail-safe plan to make it through the summer holidays with her three overexcited offspring. But a last-minute addition of fellow-mum Suzanne and her perfect son Orlando quickly shatters Amanda’s vision of the quintessential bucket-and-spade summer adventure.
In fact, before she even makes it to the picture-perfect Cornish idyll that is home to her one-time playground comrade Skyler, Amanda has to endure tantrums, floods, and an eerie B&B, all with three ratty kids and a carsick dog in tow. When they finally arrive, dishevelled and exhausted, she discovers that not only must she endure Suzanne at close quarters in a cramped cottage, but also that Skyler’s business in dire need of a helping hand.
In the weeks that ensue, Amanda discovers there is only one way to survive the summer holidays, and that’s with a stiff drink, a pair of wellies and a bucket-full of bonhomie!
Praise for Sarah Tucker
‘Scandal, backstabbing, illicit affairs … a fab, girlie read!’ New Woman
‘Mums will be able to see the truth behind this fun novel’ In The Know
‘A real laugh-out-loud tale’ OK!
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