Its a great modern mystery book with unique characters. Alex shearers canned fits with this description as it has two of their characters, fergal and charlotte, oddly enough sharing a hobby of collecting cans. Tins by alex shearer an extensive collection of teaching resources for ks3. Resources 11 shop 39 pages 100 newsletters 100 blog 5. Funny, frightening and totally gross alex shearer taps into the repulsivebutappealing tradition of urban myths that are perennial playground fodder. These include hunted, canned, the speed of the dark, and, most recently, ministry of ghosts. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading tins. Jan 23, 2007 aisle alex shearer asked baked beans bargain basket believe bottle bottom boxmaker charlotte looked charlottes mother checkout clever collecting tins dear desk didnt want dimble dimblesmith dog food door empty tin eyes factory fergal and charlotte fergal bamfield fergal felt fergal looked fergal picked fergals mother finger fish. If youre a big fan of black comedy im sure you will love this book but for me, it just didnt work. Tins by alex shearer introduction and assessment teaching. This story is about a young owl that hears stories about great guardians. Alex shearer is a highly creative, awardwinning childrens novelist, who has also written many successful television series, films, and stage and radio plays. His name is owen cook he also goes by the name of tyler durden read tins by alex shearer online dating yes like the movie character this man started as a socially challenged man trying to pick up chicks and now he has become so efficient that many men reach out to him from all around the read tins by alex shearer online dating world.
Moving into writing for children, his novels bootleg and the greatest store in the world were adapted for t. Fergal is a self confessed nerd with an eccentric hobby tin collecting he likes the lucky dip aspect of buying tins that have their labels missing after all, you never know what might be inside it s fergal s idea of living dangerously that is, until the day he opens up a tin to find a bloodied human finger. The mystery deepens when he next discovers a severed human finger in another can. Alex shearer was born in wick, in the far north of scotland. Then fergal finds a finget inside one tin and the word help inside another. This macabre mystery may make readers give up canned foods. About the authoralex shearer was born in wick, in the far north of scotland. Now fergal and his friend charlotte are involved in a mystery. The purpose was to introduce the novel slowly, using skills of. Shearer had more than thirty odd jobs, including working as a worm picker and a computer programmer. Jan 01, 2006 if there are two things i like in a book, it is unique characters and a great plot. Alex shearers wacky adventure is well worth checking out. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover alexs.
In my experience, tins and fingers dont go well together. Tins is great, grisly funbut all in the best possible taste. A creative and fascinating idea, wellwritten with interesting characters and scenery. That is, until the day he innocently opens up a tin to find. The book becomes even more interesting as both fergal and charlotte discover human parts inside cans, and from further investigation, the book progresses into a deeper, darker plot. Explore books by alex shearer with our selection at. The purpose was to introduce the novel slowly, using skills of inference and deduction. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Slingers day is a british sitcom that aired for two seasons from 1986 to 1987, made by thames television for the itv network. Forensic science using the clues an fun resource where pupils take on the role of forensic scientists in order to solve the mystery of the finger in the tin.
It couldnt decide whether it was serious or quirkyfunny, and most of the plot twists were so contrived i either saw it coming from a mile away or didnt believe that it would ever happen. This book will have readers squirming on the edge of their seats. His collection started with one can and ended up with fifty cans. He likes the lucky dip aspect of buying tins that have their labels missing after all, you never know what might be inside. Though the anecdotes do not appear to be in any sort of order, the structure of them seems to just flow. Moving into writing for children, his novels bootleg and the greatest store in the world were adapted for television by the bbc, and his 2003 novel the speed of the dark was shortlisted for the guardian childrens fiction prize. Alan shearer, cbe, dl born august 1970 is an english retired footballer. There is no need to wonder that he was badged as a bestselling novelist due to his wonderful adventure novels for children. Two english brothers unite after many years to make sense of the bits and pieces of memory, mortality and the thickness of blood in this poignant novel by shearer the cloud hunters, 2012, etc.
Yes, unlabeled, silver cans from the bargain basket at his local supermarket. That is, until the day he innocently opens up a tin. He was active as a writer for television, movies, theatre, and radio including plays for bbc radio 4 1 for 14 years, and then devoted himself to becoming a novelist. He lives with his wife and two children in bristol, england.
He played as a striker in the top level of english league football for southampton, blackburn rovers, newcastle united and the england national team. Canned offers misfit characters, humor, and just the right amount of gross stuff. Tins book by alex shearer 2 available editions alibris. On the hunt for more canned body parts, fergal meets a. Fergal meets charlotte, a fellow cancollector, who finds a human ear in. In a future world where people live to be 150, humans have paid the price for their longer lives the cost being their fertility. The main characters are soren, gylfie, twilight, and digger. Buy the paperback book tins by alex shearer at indigo. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Bootleg was also adapted into manga and anime under the japanese title chocolate underground. The main character of the story was fergal, and he had a unique hobby of collecting tins without labels from the bargain basket in the. Fergal is a selfconfessed nerd with an eccentric hobby.
And has to do something to take back the owl kingdom he will have to fly. He enjoyed writing from an early age and sold his first television script about thirty years ago. A few years back i found myself at the hospital after losing terribly in a battle against a tin of kidney. The surname shearer was first found in berwickshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early kings of scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Alex shearer sold his first tv script at the age of 29, after a varied career of some 30 odd some very odd jobs. Tins ebook by alex shearer 9780330530521 rakuten kobo. Covering such themes as forced child labour, friendship and evil adults, tis title is suitable for teaching. Download and read books by alex shearer in pdf, epub, mobi formats for iphone, mac and ipad.
It helps you explore the genre, study the craft of suspense, and analyse writing styles that suit different purposes. If you think thats a ridiculous if entirely true story, its nothing compared with alex shearers tins known as canned in the us, since apparently tin is a noun that baffles kids in that area of the world. Alex shearer born june 25, 1949 is a british novelist. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They have to try to conquer and take their land back from the pure ones bad guys. Tins by alex shearer search results teachit english. He has written several tv series, stage plays, radio plays and comedy scripts.
He has found a tin with the same serial number as the light tins and the name of the factory on it. A fun childrens book with some surprisingly intelligent commentary thrown in. His novels bootleg and the greatest show in the world were adapted for television by the bbc. Tins by alex shearer an extensive collection of teaching resources for ks3 english prose, including classic texts and more obscure works. Join facebook to connect with alex shearer and others you may know. Response must be less that 100,000 characters thank you for your feedback.
Bootleg and tins alex shearer hm teaching resources. Canned, written by alex shearer, is a mystery book about a kid named fergal who finds random things in. His father was a blacksmith and his mother was a secretary. A few years back i found myself at the hospital after. Tins 2007, released in the united states as canned. Alex shearer author of canned 2008 at booksminority. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
In a richly imaginative tale, perfect for both boys and girls as they launch themselves into the world of fiction as independent readers, alex shearer creates a dahlesque fantasy that roams through realms of magic, wonder and adventure. Fergal banfield, an eccentric english lad with the peculiar hobby of collecting unlabelled cans from supermarket bargain bins, discovers a gold ear stud in his latest acquisition. Alex shearer is the author of numerous books for both adults and children. Tins is the same novel as canned, and i found it was a fiction book that i found slightly entertaining to read. He went on to write several tv series, stage plays, radio plays, and comedy scripts. Multiinstrumentalist based in york and originally from middlesbrough. Tins 2006 read online free book by alex shearer in epub,txt.
What happens when his discoveries are macabre, and downright scary. I really enjoyed the story of christien, a boy who is in awe. He wrote for television, film, theatre and radio including plays and short stories for bbc radio 4 for 14 years, and then devoted himself to becoming a novelist. Download read tins 2006 by alex shearer in pdf, epub. Alex shearer has created a roald dahlesque story that is full of dark humour and great characters. Alex shearer is a television scriptwriter as well as the author of a number of books for children and teens. When he visits the factory, only a few miles from his home, he is caught trespassing by the owner and his wife.
A shearer is someone who shears, such as a cloth shearer, or a sheep shearer. Shearer was recognized as a television scenario writer at age 29 after having produced over 30 works. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. Alex shearer pan macmillan to fergal, the lucky dip aspect of buying tins discarded without labels by the supermarket, is his idea of living dangerously. Alex shearer senior data scientist square linkedin. One day he finds a labelless can and makes a gruesome discovery. May 24, 2010 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. I was milling around the school library and it fell on the floor, so i picked it up and read the blurb and now im totally addicted. Origins of the name include from near bergen in norway 1600s sweden of that period as skea pronounced skeg meaning beard and heddle meaning market place as migrated to the orkney islands where the name shearer is found in church marriage records of the time and as quite prolific for the overall population. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This was used as an introductory lesson for a middlehigher ability year 7 group. He likes the lucky dip aspect of buying tins that have their labels missing after all. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.
Alex shearer born 25 june 1949 is a british novelist and scriptwriter. The cloud hunters isbn 9781471400186 pdf epub alex shearer. Sometimes the stories are humorous and yet filled with a little bit of melancholy. Tins dark comedy is unsettling, and at times totally gross.
Author alex shearer gives us this is the life through stories remembered by louis younger brother who remains nameless. His television dramatization of bootleg won a bafta award for drama in 2003. He is newcastles and the premier leagues record goalscorer. View alex shearers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. An illustrated revision guide for the aqa poetry anthology including detailed notes, activities and exam questions for students nearing the exam. A message to the sea alex shearer haftad 9781848125698. Our protagonist is fergal bamfield, an overwhelmingly. My favourite character is gylfie because he has the knowledge of most of all that happens to them.