Surviving the 11]

Surviving the 11+ is a witty charming true tale of a mother's determination to get her state-educated first child into a grammar school to give him an edge in life. Eventually after a long and complicated journey fraught with trials and temptations there is success. The author and her child are treated to not just one but two brilliant offers into two of the country's top boys' secondary schools. Ultimately the family is left with a more pleasant dilemma: which school is a better fit? The book is easy to read and it is highly portable. Plus it's factual and lets you know what to expect (including tips to help your child succeed in the 11+).