Another 'Can you identify this 1970's Children's book?'

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From very little information

It had a white cover and the title was something like King of the Castle.

It was about a girl called Jane (I think) and was basically a recall of her childhood. Bits I can remember are:

• She failed the 11+ because she forgot to turn the paper over and do the last question.
• A chapter about outdoor games they played including Kick the Can

Not a lot to go on I know but I'm always amazed by how many of these mysteries are solved.

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That SO rings a bell but I cannot think of the name either.

Was it Susan hill and called 'in the king of the castle' ?

That should be 'I'm' 😬

Actually I don't think that has a Jane in it sorry 🤭

I capture the castle ????

King of the barbareens. Janet Hitchman

It isn't any of those, but thank you for answering.

They also played 'knock down Ginger'

It's been driving me mad for years

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