Please Don't Read the Footnotes Please

<p><strong>A middle-grade book breaking all the rules, inviting readers to zig-zag across the page between the funny stories and the footnotes.</strong></p><p>Traditionally, once a book is published, the author’s role is over.* The book belongs to the reader after that, and it’s up to you to decide what the stories are about.</p><p>Rob Walton is having none of it. He has insisted on popping up throughout this book with further thoughts and facts.** We, the publishers, recommend that you ignore his nonsense and focus exclusively on the stories.</p><p>And what stories they are! If you like horses, chocolate and time capsules, or have a passing interest in libraries, supply teachers and Lincolnshire, this is absolutely the book for you. Well done for finding it, and we hope you enjoy it very much. Just remember: don’t read the footnotes!</p><p>* As far as the text is concerned, anyway. We of course insist on them doing tv appearances, red carpets etc, to promote the book.</p><p>** All incredibly true and triple-checked with various sources.</p>