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Alex Shearer
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Children’s title read by Martin Jarvis - the “Good For You” party bans chocolate, and two boys resolve to bring down the government.
No more chocolate! It’s a new century and the government in power is called the “Good For You Party”. They close down all the burger bars and chip shops and they even ban chocolate - a step too far for Huntley and his chum, Smudger. Through the introduction of so called healthy snacks and re-education programmes, the Good For You Party is striving to build a happier and healthier population. But when it comes to banning chocolate it seems they may have gone a step too far, and Huntley and his friend Smudger find it hard to abide by the new laws. Together with local shopkeeper Mrs. Bubby, the boys devise a cunning plan to restore freedom, justice and chocolate for all … with amazing results!
Fun listening - as ever Martin Jarvis narrates with humour and skill.
Alex Shearer
Alex Shearer is a British novelist, recognised as a television scriptwriter as well as the author of a number of books for children and teens having produced over 30 works. He was active as a writer for television, movies, theatre, and radio (including plays for BBC Radio 4) for 14 years, and then devoted himself to becoming a novelist. He lives with his wife and two children in Bristol, England.