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The Good, The Bad And The PSLE

by Monica Lim
The Good, The Bad And The PSLE
The Good, The Bad And The PSLE

Humorous diary of a Singaporean mum's school trials.

If your life is tangled up in the whirlwind of academic pressures or you're a parent juggling expectations and reality, "The Good, The Bad and the PSLE" could be a must-read for you. Monica Lim crafts a relatable and comical journey that'll resonate with anyone familiar with the high-stakes education race. It's not just laughs; this book offers reflection on the pressures of school systems, making it a thoughtful pick-me-up.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Good, The Bad And The PSLE

by Monica Lim
ISBN: 9789810765996
Authors: Monica Lim
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2013-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Young Adult
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 89 readers)

Description

To succeed in life, you must top your class, get Band One for school tests, and obtain four A stars for the PSLE. Or at least, that is the world according to Ling, a typical Singaporean mum who has made it her goal in life to help her children succeed in school. Ling’s older daughter, April, has all the makings of a model student and looks set to ace the Primary Six national exams. In the meantime, Ling’s younger son, Noah, is free-spirited and more interested in canteen food than what goes on in class. This (almost) kiasu mum records her journey diary-style, describing hilarious episodes involving crazy worksheets, assessment book overload and jittery parent-teacher meetings. Ling’s humorous take on surviving Singapore schools will have you laughing and give you serious food for thought, all at the same time!
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Humorous diary of a Singaporean mum's school trials.

If your life is tangled up in the whirlwind of academic pressures or you're a parent juggling expectations and reality, "The Good, The Bad and the PSLE" could be a must-read for you. Monica Lim crafts a relatable and comical journey that'll resonate with anyone familiar with the high-stakes education race. It's not just laughs; this book offers reflection on the pressures of school systems, making it a thoughtful pick-me-up.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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