Let it be flour babies. Let chaos reign.

When the annual school science fair comes round, Mr Cartright's class don't get to work on the Soap Factory, the Maggot Farm or the Exploding Custard Tins. To their intense disgust they get the Flour Babies - sweet little six-pound bags of flour that must be cared for at all times.

Chosen by children as the pick of the year for the Federation of Children's Book Groups

Reviewer: GAYATHRY A

'HAI I HAVE BEEN READING THIS BOOK AT SCHOOL FOR 3 DAYS. I REALLY LIKE THIS ONE. WE HAVE LOTS OF FUN AND WE LAUGH A LOT TOO. I EXPECT WE WILL FINISH THIS PLAY STORY VERY SOON. THANKS TO ANNE FINE!'

Whitbread Book of the Year Award

Carnegie Medal

Children's Book Award : Shortlist