The demon headmaster by gillian cross 1982 d o you think you could be hypnotized, without your knowing it. It is the first of a series of books based on dinahs war with the headmaster of her school, who uses his powers of hypnotism to try to take over the whole country through television. Gillian cross audio books, best sellers, author bio. She is the author of several childrens books, including the popular demon headmaster stories, comprising of. She is a writer and producer, known for macbeth 1997, the demon headmaster 1996 and the demon headmaster 2019.
What lengths will this headmaster go to to run an orderly school. The demon headmaster and its sequels five successors, one reboot are not magic school stories in the classic sense, unlike harry potter or schooled in magic. The demon headmaster is back again, still pursuing his evil plans for world domination. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The story concerns dinah glass, an orphan whos just recently been fostered by the hunter family. The demon headmaster by gillian cross and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
A rattling good yarn the times literary supplement. Total control this is something of a reboot for the series, since aside from the title character none of the cast from the past six books returns. Bbc radio 4 extra gillian cross the demon headmaster. The demon headmaster is a series of books by gillian cross which were later adapted as a television series starring terrence hardiman in the title role and frances amey as dinah the title character is a strange being with the powers of hypnosis and a desire to take over the world, as he believes it will be better under his ordered rule.
Demon headmaster gillian cross play teaching resources. The demon headmaster by gillian cross is now marketed as a modern classic of childrens literature. On her first day at her new school, she makes some interesting observations. Any more ideas or material based on this book would be appreciated. Blue peters barney harwood shares his favourite childrens book, the demon headmaster by gillian cross.
Browse gillian cross s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Review of the book the demon headmaster by gillian cross. The demon headmaster, the demon headmaster and the prime minsters brain, the revenge of the demon headmaster, the demo gillian cross. The demon headmaster series fantastic schools and where. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery. She was educated at north london collegiate school, somerville college, oxford and the university of sussex.
Dinah joins a new foster family, and finds some unusual goingson at her new school. The extract is from dinahs first experience of the school and her first encounter with the demon headmaster. The miraculous journey of edward tulane kate dicamillo. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The demon headmaster is a british television series based on the childrens books by gillian cross of the same name. The demon headmaster, the demon headmaster and the prime minsters brain, the revenge of the demon headmaster, the demon headmaster takes over and facing the demon headmaster 5. He has piercing light green eyes, which he normally. The demon headmaster 1 by gillian cross 9780192755827. The demon headmaster series by gillian cross goodreads. The demon headmaster livros na amazon brasil 8601405925657. A lighthearted, funny and ingenious story school librarian. Made for cbbc, the drama was first broadcast between 1996 and 1998. The demon headmaster is a series of books by gillian cross which were later adapted as a television series starring terrence hardiman in the title role and.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The demon headmaster a play in four parts by gillian cross. The demon headmaster by gillian cross 9780192745767. Buy the demon headmaster by gillian cross from waterstones today. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The demon headmaster by gillian cross comprehension ks2. The demon headmaster by gillian cross is an exciting story that both boys and girls would enjoy.
Demon headmaster collection by gillian cross book the fast. The demon headmaster is a british book written by gillian cross in 1982. Suitable for teaching english and literacy at key stage 1, 1st level, key stage 2 and. An accessible pageturner, the demon headmaster is impossible to resist. On the morning of her first day at the school, she finds herself in the headmasters office. The first series contained six episodes, and aired twice weekly from 2 to 18 january 1996, the second series contai. Although now a fulltime writer who often travels and gives talks in connection with her work, she has had a number of informal jobs including being an assistant to a member of parliament. David holmes of burpham primary school has sent in a great set of activities for this gillian cross book. An attractive, easyflowing style with interesting characters and a lively story junior. Buy the demon headmaster takes over by gillian cross online at alibris. An excellent mystery with an unusual setting good book guide childrens. An attractive, easyflowing style with interesting characters and a lively story.
It is the first of a series of books based on dinahs war with. Rescources to help pupils study the play demon headmaster pupils explore the main characters and work leads up to a critical essay on the text. Gillian cross was born on december 24, 1945 in london, england. Gillian cross finds her motivation to write from her love of telling stories and her desire to find things out. When dinah is fostered by the hunters she thinks her biggest problem will be fitting in with her fosterbrothers, lloyd and. The demon headmaster was a television series, made for cbbc, based on the demon headmaster books by gillian cross a notable fact from the tv series is that the only character who wear glasses of any kind is the headmaster himself. Great fun and just a little bit frightening, gillian cross s beloved classic still holds readers under its hypnotic spell, even after thirty years of being in print. If you think youve been hypnotized, can you overcome the effect, just by concentrating very hard. Gillian cross was born in london in 1945, and studied at somerville college, oxford and the university of sussex. Based on books by author gillian cross, the demon headmaster is all about a headmaster with much more sinister intentions, who manages to control his pupils by getting them to look into his eyes. The demon headmaster strikes again by gillian cross abebooks. After she finishes, the headmaster hypnotises her and she wakes up hours later, told she had fallen asleep and unaware of anything that had. The demon headmaster takes over by gillian cross alibris.
Gillian cross is a well known childrens book author who, as well as writing books such as the great elephant chase, after tomorrow, the tree house and many more, she wrote the demon headmaster series. Home the demon headmaster the demon headmaster by cross, gillian edition. The first series contained six episodes, and aired twice weekly from 2 to 18 january 1996, the second series contained seven episodes, and aired weekly from 25 september to 6 november 1996, and the third series. Gillian cross books list of books by author gillian cross. Written by gillian cross, audiobook narrated by steven crossley. It was the talk of the school, everyone loved it, to watch it now first hand wouldnt be fair, as its years old to criticise it the second series wasnt as good, but the demon headmaster is brilliant and it gave me and all my friends, great entertainment when we were kids the demon headmaster has to be a classic kids program i loved it. Buy a cheap copy of the demon headmaster book by gillian cross. Buy the demon headmaster by gillian cross online at alibris. Pupils also explore the differences between drama and prose. Great fun and just a little bit frightening, gillian crosss beloved classic still holds readers under its hypnotic spell, even after thirty years of being. He refuses to look at her previous records and makes her.
Ideal for an english lesson, whole class readingguided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. The demon headmaster series gillian cross i think the headmaster is a marvellous man and this is the best school ive ever been to. This awardwinning author is probably best known for her series of books featuring the demon headmaster, which has been enthralling children since 1982. On dinahs first day at school she senses something is wrong. See all books authored by gillian cross, including the iliad, and the demon headmaster, and more on. The demon headmaster strikes again by cross, gillian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The demon headmaster by gillian cross hes back, and the rules. Listen to my voice lloyd and harvey hunter get a new sister but is she in league. It quite often features as a reader in schools, and is a permanent fixture in school libraries. Of course, hes got splat to contend with the society for the protection of our lives against them thats dinah, and her two brothers, lloyd and harvey, and friends ian, mandy and ingrid. Gillian cross is one of the best childrens novelists today and her stories of the demon headmaster are both fun and quite frightening. Find the demon headmaster by cross, gillian at biblio. The demon headmaster by gillian cross hes back, and the. I would recommend it to anyone who likes weird but funny books teen titles.
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