A highly original, gripping and surprising story of a boy who can't speak, a dog, and a daring rescue. Beautifully crafted, this story will draw the most reluctant of readers towards the rewarding, quirky, twist of its ending.
Diversi Serie
Questa serie esplora le complessità dell'adolescenza e la ricerca dell'identità in un mondo che spesso non capisce. Segue i viaggi di giovani individui che affrontano le loro differenze mentre si sforzano di trovare appartenenza e accettazione. Le narrazioni sono ricche di emozioni, sfide e scoperta di sé.
Ordine di lettura consigliato
Anton escapes from an orphanage and successfully stows away on a boat headed for the land of 'sunshine and steaks'. A heartbreaking and heartwarming tale of loss, guilt, mistaken identity and risk-taking, migration, resilience and courage. Perfect for reluctant readers in upper primary and lower secondary. Beautifully illustrated by Geoff Kelly.
The final part of a series which started with 'A Different Dog', followed by 'A Different Boy', published by Old Barn Books in August 2018. 'A Different Land' continues to explore themes of family and displacement as our narrator seeks to find a home. Told with Paul Jennings empathy and gentle humour - and there is bound to be a twist in the tale!