The Demon Headmaster

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A direct sequel of the original series began airing on CBBC from 14 October 2019, with Nicholas Gleaves playing the titular character. [1] It was confirmed on BBC Breakfast that this series was a continuation of the original. The third story is called 'Maths Homework', and features a teacher referred to as Old Webster. This is not the Demon Headmaster but is a very similar character. The introduction to the story says, 'Maybe you think you have spotted the Demon Headmaster somewhere. Are you sure? Things aren't always what they seem.' These include the de facto leader and organizer Lloyd Hunter. Who can be a bit arrogant and sometimes jello of anyone stealing his thunder. But is ultimately a capable leader and is not actually as stupid as he first seems.

Beware of the Demon Headmaster - ISBN 0-19-275236-7 (a short story about the Demon Headmaster, without the other characters) As Blake's desperation and rage leads to imprisoning the Headmaster in the basement, the gang try to take advantage of the situation and incite full rebellion at Hazelbrook. However, while they try to rouse the kids, the Headmaster has a devious contingency plan in place via the tablets he distributed to all the parents.

LoveReading4Kids Says

Drifting. All she could see was two pools, deep green like the sea. And she seemed to sink into them, as she drifted off... and off."

Storyline [ edit ] Series 1 (Early 1996) [ edit ] Part 1 – The Demon Headmaster (Episodes 1–3) [ edit ]

About Gillian Cross

This is a brilliant mystery story, I love them, and just when you think you know what's gonna happen, The author goes, "Ha ha, fooled ya!" But the great thing about this book, is that you get to be a detective alongside Dinah, Lloyd and Harvey. And you actually try and work out what the Demon Headmaster's terrible plan is. Scary that weren't it (!)

Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments The series proved popular with children and ran for three series from 2 January 1996 to 22 January 1998. The first series contained six episodes, and aired twice weekly from 2 to 18 January 1996, the second series contained seven episodes, and aired once a week from 25 September to 6 November 1996, and the third series contained six episodes, and aired twice weekly from 6 to 22 January 1998.When is the Demon Headmaster remake coming to TV? Who's in the cast and what's it about?". Radio Times. Together with her new found friends, Dinah must uncover the secret of her school, defeat her Headmaster (without getting expelled! lol)and hopefully win over her new foster family. Plot Twist Planning: Challenge the children to think creatively and brainstorm some surprising plot twists for stories, taking inspiration from the unexpected events in mystery stories like The Demon Headmaster. The second story, called Carnival!, does not explicitly identify one of its characters as the Demon Headmaster, but from the illustrations and description are meant to make it obvious that it is him. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.

Take the children, they're super tidy, they have perfectly combed hair, and smooth ties. They don't laugh, or play games, or shout. In fact they don't do anything. They just work, all the time. And they march around the school in lines, like robots. Dinah Glass starts a new school where things are very strange. The children act in a robotic and unnerving way, seemingly lead by the strange, fierce and intimidating headmaster. Dinah begins to suspect that something is not quite right in the school, particularly surrounding the headmaster. When she voices her concern to her peers they all reply with exactly the same phrase, 'the headmaster is a wonderful man...'The story unfolds and Dinah finds that her suspicions were correct, this is no ordinary school.

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and by Demon Cross really means Mean and Scary. There are no actual demonic entities, and no souls are eternally damned in the making of this book.