A Strange Land
Paperback
Poignant and powerful narrative about intolerance, racism and standing up to bullies. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
The Blokes rule Jack's school. They're bullies, racists and meaner than anyone around. And they've targeted Jack's new friend Hassan as their latest victim. Hassan has escaped war in his homeland only to be faced with the wrath of the Blokes. Can Jack stand up for his friend or will he break under pressure? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
RRP: £7.99
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-432-1
Interest age
11+
Reading age
7
Publication Date
03-09-2015
Format
Paperback
Pages
64 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
Poignant and powerful narrative about intolerance, racism and standing up to bullies. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
The Blokes rule Jack's school. They're bullies, racists and meaner than anyone around. And they've targeted Jack's new friend Hassan as their latest victim. Hassan has escaped war in his homeland only to be faced with the wrath of the Blokes. Can Jack stand up for his friend or will he break under pressure? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
Author
Alan Gibbons, Illustrated by Alan Brown
A former primary school teacher, Alan Gibbons has sold over 1.3 million books and won many prestigious awards including the Blue Peter Award for ‘The Book I Couldn’t Put Down’. Alan is a high-profile library campaigner and education consultant and is a very popular speaker at schools, libraries, colleges and conferences – he visits over 150 schools a year.
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-432-1
Reading age
7
Interest age
11+
Publication Date
03-09-2015
Format
Paperback
Pages
64 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
Poignant and powerful narrative about intolerance, racism and standing up to bullies. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
The Blokes rule Jack's school. They're bullies, racists and meaner than anyone around. And they've targeted Jack's new friend Hassan as their latest victim. Hassan has escaped war in his homeland only to be faced with the wrath of the Blokes. Can Jack stand up for his friend or will he break under pressure? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+
Author
Alan Gibbons, Illustrated by Alan Brown
A former primary school teacher, Alan Gibbons has sold over 1.3 million books and won many prestigious awards including the Blue Peter Award for ‘The Book I Couldn’t Put Down’. Alan is a high-profile library campaigner and education consultant and is a very popular speaker at schools, libraries, colleges and conferences – he visits over 150 schools a year.