Ivan the Terrible
Anne Fine
A classic children’s book from best-loved Bill’s New Frock author, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine. Perfect for readers aged between 7 and 9 and fans of The Midnight Gang and Pamela Butchart’s Wigglesbottom Primary series.
It’s Ivan’s first day at his new school, and Boris is told to look after him, and translate for him, because Ivan can only speak Russian. After all, St Edmund’s is a civilized school. Only problem is, Ivan isn’t civilized. So when Ivan starts greeting people as `lowly shivering worms’, and asking for words in English like `crush’ and `mutilate’, Boris realises that he’s going to have his work cut out for him. And that’s just the start of the day . . .
Anne Fine’s fun school stories have been delighting children for more than 20 years, winning her awards such as the Smarties Book Award and Carnegie Medal along the way.
Reviews
I chose this book because it was recommended by my school. I loved this book because it had lots of violence in it (joke - really I loved the pictures). Also I would like to have a word with the writers about why they thought putting death and violence in childrens’ nursery rhymes. My favourite character was Ivan.
Baroness Iggy Washington 02.08.2024
Star Reviewer
This is a very good book
Princess Esmerelda Casserole 14.08.2023
I had this as an audiobook and it was great to listen to!
Master Arthur Submarine 02.08.2023
My favourite part is when Ivan said rude comments about everyone and Boris translates it into something positive.
Nurse Mildred Archway 27.07.2023
I loved this book because it made me laugh . I think other people should read it .
Senor Slide Gooseberry 01.09.2021
I wouldn't recommend this book, however it was an ok read. I liked reading it, because reading is my favourite thing.
Viscount Viktor Bojangles 02.09.2020
Good book but not as good as the Killer Cat
Inspector Hank Arlington 02.09.2020
The story wasn't too good. Ivan and his brother was new at school and they got into loads of trouble.
Princess Orchid Quagmire 04.08.2019
This story is about a Russian boy called ' Ivan' going to a school in England. In that school everybody had to speak very politely but Ivan spoke very rude in Russian language but luckily for Ivan another boy in that school spoke Russian and he had translate what Ivan was saying but just to make sure Ivan wouldn't get into trouble he said that Ivan said some words that sounded very kind.
King River Legend 31.07.2019
This is a good book but I didn't particularly like it for the following reasons: It is very short and therefore you can't get into it as it took me about an hour to read! It has no real plot or meaning and takes place over one day - again making it very short and not that interesting. I don't really know why she wrote it and what the purpose was. If you want a short read, however, this is a good option!
Anonymous 24.08.2017
good
Anonymous 14.08.2017
I have really enjoyed this book because what happens is not what you'd expect. I definitely recommend this book.
Anonymous 13.08.2017
Good
Anonymous 11.08.2017
I love it and it was a fantastic story!
Anonymous 08.08.2017
It is funny and it is about the two boys who became friends while saying strange and rood things to each other.
Anonymous 23.07.2016
