MY FIRST DRIVING LESSON and other delightfully disturbing short stories

In this collection of twelve short stories for children aged eight and over, David draws on his imagination, an unusually rich and varied life, and his extended family's practical jokes, narrow escapes, and tough life lessons.

From Africa to Australia, his stories weave together adventure, tricky choices, fun and laughter, clever pranks that sometimes backfire, and magical rescues-all mixed with issues that tug at the heartstrings.

Highlights include:

Gangster Prankster - nine-year-old twins ...