BR12-2-Pocket Money

"If you do someone a good turn, you shouldn't expect to get a reward." (p.31)
 

 

 

   I read “Pocket Money". This book was very interestinｇ for me, because I have experienced a similar case.

   There were friendly family, and they camped out. Then, there were lots of jobs to be done, and Dad had a good idea which was that everyone has to help! Also if they did the jobs without a fuss, they got extra pocket money. That day, Biff and Kipper did lots of jobs to get extra pocket money. Next day, they went to a shop, and Biff found a nice boat there. She wanted to buy it, but she didn't have enough money. After that, she did everyone's jobs to earn all the extra pocket money, but Dad said to her, "That's not the point, the idea is that we share the jobs." I agree with him, but I understand Biff's mind.

   BIff was upset when they went to the beach the next day. Then she found a camera which was a lost article of cameraman, and she took it for a cameraman. He was very pleased, and he wanted to give Biff some money, but she couldn’t take the money. I thought she was very great! Also Dad and Mum praised for her, and they gave the extra pocket money to her. Next day, Biff could buy a nice boat. I thought the story was nice! My family had a similar rule before, but it didn't continue for a long time, because I did a similar thing Biff. I wanted to get extra pocket money like Biff, so I really understand Biff's mind. I recommend the book to you.

Roderick, Hunt. Alex, Brychta.  Pocket Money. (2003). Oxford. Oxford University Press.

 

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