Brace Mouth, False Teeth
Paperback
A heartwarming tale of wit, warmth, friendship and self-confidence. From the bestselling author of Artichoke Hearts. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
A heartwarming tale of wit, warmth, friendship and self-confidence. Zeni's week goes from bad to worse when she is fitted for braces and then sent to Magnolia Gardens Care Home for her Work Experience placement. But then Zeni meets Alice, an old lady with a story to tell and some lost false teeth to find. As Zeni takes on the challenge of finding the missing teeth, an unexpected friendship grows between the pair and as Zeni learns more about Alice's life, she also comes to understand the power of stories. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
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Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-400-0
Interest age
5+
Reading age
8
Publication Date
13-08-2014
Format
Paperback
Pages
96 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
A heartwarming tale of wit, warmth, friendship and self-confidence. From the bestselling author of Artichoke Hearts. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
A heartwarming tale of wit, warmth, friendship and self-confidence. Zeni's week goes from bad to worse when she is fitted for braces and then sent to Magnolia Gardens Care Home for her Work Experience placement. But then Zeni meets Alice, an old lady with a story to tell and some lost false teeth to find. As Zeni takes on the challenge of finding the missing teeth, an unexpected friendship grows between the pair and as Zeni learns more about Alice's life, she also comes to understand the power of stories. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
Author
Sita Brahmachari
Sita Brahmachari was brought up in the Lake District by an Indian doctor father and an English nurse mother, and her parents’ life stories and care for others inform her hugely sensitive and socially aware writing. After a career in theatre, her debut novel, Artichoke Hearts, won the 2011 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Sita lives and writes in North London with her husband, three children, and Billie the dog, and is also involved in numerous charity projects.
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-400-0
Reading age
8
Interest age
5+
Publication Date
13-08-2014
Format
Paperback
Pages
96 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
A heartwarming tale of wit, warmth, friendship and self-confidence. From the bestselling author of Artichoke Hearts. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
A heartwarming tale of wit, warmth, friendship and self-confidence. Zeni's week goes from bad to worse when she is fitted for braces and then sent to Magnolia Gardens Care Home for her Work Experience placement. But then Zeni meets Alice, an old lady with a story to tell and some lost false teeth to find. As Zeni takes on the challenge of finding the missing teeth, an unexpected friendship grows between the pair and as Zeni learns more about Alice's life, she also comes to understand the power of stories. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
Author
Sita Brahmachari
Sita Brahmachari was brought up in the Lake District by an Indian doctor father and an English nurse mother, and her parents’ life stories and care for others inform her hugely sensitive and socially aware writing. After a career in theatre, her debut novel, Artichoke Hearts, won the 2011 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Sita lives and writes in North London with her husband, three children, and Billie the dog, and is also involved in numerous charity projects.