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Published on 3. June 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-1-78112-869-5 (ISBN)
Description
A mix-up with memory leads to an unlikely friendship in this gorgeous Little Gem exploring dementia and the importance of inter-generational friendships.
All Frank wants is a new bike, but bikes cost money ... So he better start saving! When he settles on helping his sister, Lottie, with her paper round, the last thing Frank expects is to meet an old lady wearing a cowboy hat and boots - she's not like anyone he's ever met before. But Frank's new friend seems a bit muddled, and when she needs help, he's the only one there to lend a hand. A gentle exploration of Dementia and a touching tale of forging friendships across generations.
All Frank wants is a new bike, but bikes cost money ... So he better start saving! When he settles on helping his sister, Lottie, with her paper round, the last thing Frank expects is to meet an old lady wearing a cowboy hat and boots - she's not like anyone he's ever met before. But Frank's new friend seems a bit muddled, and when she needs help, he's the only one there to lend a hand. A gentle exploration of Dementia and a touching tale of forging friendships across generations.
Reviews / Votes
"A heart-warming story that will bring a smile to your face" - The Book Activist, Blog"A gentle, kindly way of introducing children to dementia as well as being a lovely story about helping others and cross-generational friendships" - The Bookbag
"Successfully introduces this difficult subject to younger readers in an accessible and understated manner" - A Library Lady, Blog
"Speaks sensitively and yet powerfully about helping others and forging friendships across the generations ... Meres' gentle exploration of dementia is written with insight and a reassuring hand so that children can empathise and better understand the confusion that is a part of this distressing condition" - Lancashire Evening Post
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Young adult
Interest Age: From 5 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 167 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
145 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78112-869-5 (9781781128695)
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Persons
Jonathan Meres is a former merchant seaman, ice cream van driver and Perrier Award-nominated stand-up comedian. As a writer he is best known for being the author of over 20 books for children and in particular his best-selling, award-winning series, The World Of Norm.
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Hannah Coulson says that she spent her childhood "drawing pictures, eating 99s and trying not to tell fibs". Hannah studied at Glasgow School of Art, and now creates playful artworks full of pattern. She particularly likes drawing outdoors and making things for her friends.
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Hannah Coulson says that she spent her childhood "drawing pictures, eating 99s and trying not to tell fibs". Hannah studied at Glasgow School of Art, and now creates playful artworks full of pattern. She particularly likes drawing outdoors and making things for her friends.