Cirrus@Austlit

'The captivating illustrations in this hilarious children's book introduce a cheeky blowfly who challenges Grandma's swatting skills and patience. First he lands on her freshly baked hot apple pie, and then ...?

'Grandma swishes and swats her trusty flyswat, puffing, panting and shouting "You won't escape me!" But does he?

'This action-packed poem entices children to read, recite and dramatise.' (Publication summary)

'Six-year-old Tim has to write a story before the end of term, but has no idea what to writeabout. Then he comes across Shiny out in the bush. With dreams of being recycled, Shiny gives Tim some great ideas.'

(Source: publisher's blurb)