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The Boy Who Swam With Piranhas by David Almond - review

I enjoyed The Boy Who Swam With Piranhas because it is very tense, so you really want to know what happens next.

My favourite character is Clarence P. Clapp Esquire, who is trying to stop all fishiness and daftness. He is nasty - and really funny. My other favourite character is Stan, the hero of the book. His mum and dad have died and he lives with his uncle and aunt.

Stan runs away when his uncle kills 12 of his goldfish and cans them in his canning machine. He goes to the fair where he meets Pancho Pirelli, who swims with piranhas. You should read this book because it is very funny and exciting, and there are lots of strange characters.

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