Just Like Jennings: 12

Just Like Jennings is one of the entries in Anthony Buckeridge's series that I didn't have as a child. Clearly it was revised and republished sometime in the 00s, and that's the edition I've just read - despite the caption at the front of my copy (House of Stratus) that claims it's the original text.It's classic Jennings, perhaps the adventures are slightly tamer compared to some of the books, but that gives it a more charming and believable nature.One thing that stands out about this book in particular is the amount of time spent away from the school - almost all the books are split into three consecutive adventures, and all three here involve trips into the surrounding countryside or nearby village.I didn't find it quite as laugh-out-loud funny as some of the earlier books - however this didn't let me down at all as the pleasure of reading new stories about some brilliant characters was enough.I'm really surprised these books are generally out of print. I loved them as a child and I can't imagine that the modern audience, brought up on boarding school tales of Harry Potter, wouldn't find them just as delightful.

Another solid helping of Jennings and Darbishire to brighten up a light reading hour or two. Jennings, while good-hearted, just can't seem to help getting himself into all sorts of strife. But he and his best friend `Darbi' always seem to get it sorted in the end - even if it does upset `Old Wilkie' a little more every time.Great opportunity for some more childhood reminiscing.Recommended for children of all ages.

Good book thank you

I am collecting all the volumes. I had several from childhood and decided in later life to complete the collection. This has been a valluable item as part of the whole

I've always loved the Jennings books ever since I was a child. Always good for a laugh.

Brilliant book - very funny and imaginative for boys and dads of all ages !

The twelth in the series set in the very early sixties, just before Beeching. Thus it features a steam train journey to school that sets the tone - much of the action takes place out of school, making it a little atypical of the series. Be aware that this is a revised version which has been more seriously abridged than any in the series apart from the first.