79 excuses for being late to school: Read an Extract from Exploding Endings: Painted Dogs and Doom Cakes by Tim Harris

Chapter One: THE TOP 79 EXCUSES FOR BEING LATE TO SCHOOL

1. I forgot where the classroom was.
2. I forgot where the school was.
3. I’m not late, I’m actually early for tomorrow.
4. You usually just check the roll first thing in the morning. I’m here for learning, not regularities. Now that we’ve made that clear, hit me with your best lesson.
5. Better late than never.
6. The rooster next door didn’t go off. But I did learn this great chicken recipe from the neighbours last night – you’d love it!
7. “On time”? I thought you said “one at a time”.
8. The bus broke down. Yes, I know I walk to school but I had to stop and check it all out. You should have seen the smoke coming out of the engine!
9. Daylight savings got me again. ……….
   

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