Mullgroo Road School

The characters and stories of Mullgroo Road School come to life in this collection of poems. From arriving at school to the children, teachers and assemblies - each poem adds a little bit more colour.

Goblin Under The Stairs

He has a big domed forehead, Sharp, yellow pointed teeth, And when I have to go up He tries to grab me from beneath.

The boy who brings nonsense words to school

I answer “Yuzai!” to the register And shout “nweep” when I get out of my chair. “Quilly boo,” for any History answer Makes Mr Johnson pull out all his hair.

Miss Lotte

That Miss Lotte who was loopy I mean completely round the twist She said she new double dutch And could converse with the fish She ate her dinner in the bath And drank the water from the loo

My Beautiful Brother

My hand shot up, confident of the answer, “My brother will play and wants to be a goalkeeper.”

Jerricho Jones

Whether upon his toes or down on his knees, His trousers stay straight without even a crease.

Larry’s Helmet

Larry had a helmet. He brought it into school. We all crowded round him, Thought he looked so cool.

The Suspicious Cereal Eater

Approaching with caution He stepped onto the road Crossed the grey cobbles And stopped at the phone