Summary
‘Gripping - a joy of a story’ Robin Stevens
Shortlisted for the Shrewsbury Book Award and the Warwickshire Book Award
When ten-year-old Liam moves house to be closer to his dementia-suffering grandma, he’s thrown into an unfamiliar place with a family that seems to be falling apart. Liam doesn’t remember what his grandma was like before she became ill. He only knows the witch-like old woman who snaps and snarls and eats her birthday c…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848668638 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1848668635 |
| Author: | Mike Revell |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Quercus Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 13 October 2015 |
| Weight: | 209g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 139mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
It is a beautiful, delicate story about a boy who is just trying to do the right thing for everyone, and it will provoke much thought and discussion.
I loved this and read it in one sitting … It’s a really special debut, full of heart, hope and the power of storytelling * Bookseller *
A heartbreakingly good debut. Fresh and beautifully written, this is something very special * Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike *
It is a beautiful, delicate story about a boy who is just trying to do the right thing for everyone, and it will provoke much thought and discussion. – Sue * The Bookbag *
This book is a perfect introduction to reading for a primary audience, especially for young boys who will be able to identify with Liam and learn both from him and with him. – Anna James * We Love This Book *
This novel is nothing short of magical and had me in tears - several times. – Catherines Johnson * Wordpress *
This is a very important novel for young people to read – Jodie Brooks * School Zone *
About The Author
Mike Revell
Mike Revell has always wanted to write for children. He studied Creative Writing at the University of Essex, followed by a postgraduate journalism course at Harlow College. Mike also has a passion for American Football, and has covered it for the Mirror and NFL UK. He lives next to a castle in North Wales with his girlfriend and his dog, Cookie.
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