Erich Kästner (23 February 1899 – 29 July 1974) was a German author, poet, screenwriter and satirist, known for his humorous, socially astute poetry and children's literature.
Climbing the front of the school building · Some sixth-formers practise for dancing class · A form captain who can lose his temper to good effect · A big white false beard · The story of the adventures of The Flying Classroom · A rehearsal of Johnny’s play in rhyme · And an unexpected interruption
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ebastian stood on tiptoe, looked through the window and shook his head. ‘Those demigods are dancing the tango again.’