Tin Boy
Paperback
The true cost of the tin that goes into our electronic devices is revealed in this striking story from the bestselling author of Young Bond.
Mining for tin in deep, dangerous trenches is the only life that Tono has ever known. Worked to the brink of exhaustion each day, his only escape is in the precious moments when he reads his dad's old comics. In a world of heroes and superpowers, he can forget the terrifying mining pits.
But an underwater avalanche, a glimpse of something bright red in the sandy seabed, and a canny sidekick are about to transform Tono's life forever …
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
RRP: £7.99
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-872-5
Interest age
9+
Reading age
8
Publication Date
04-09-2019
Format
Paperback
Pages
120 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
The true cost of the tin that goes into our electronic devices is revealed in this striking story from the bestselling author of Young Bond.
Mining for tin in deep, dangerous trenches is the only life that Tono has ever known. Worked to the brink of exhaustion each day, his only escape is in the precious moments when he reads his dad's old comics. In a world of heroes and superpowers, he can forget the terrifying mining pits.
But an underwater avalanche, a glimpse of something bright red in the sandy seabed, and a canny sidekick are about to transform Tono's life forever …
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Author
Steve Cole, Illustrated by Oriol Vidal
Steve Cole is a bestselling children’s author. His various book series include Z. Rex, Thieves Like Us, Doctor Who, the three million copy selling Young Bond series. In other careers he has worked as an editor of books and magazines for readers of all ages. Steve lives in Aylesbury.
Imprint
Barrington Stoke
ISBN
978-1-78112-872-5
Reading age
8
Interest age
9+
Publication Date
04-09-2019
Format
Paperback
Pages
120 pages
Dimensions
130x198mm
Product Description
The true cost of the tin that goes into our electronic devices is revealed in this striking story from the bestselling author of Young Bond.
Mining for tin in deep, dangerous trenches is the only life that Tono has ever known. Worked to the brink of exhaustion each day, his only escape is in the precious moments when he reads his dad's old comics. In a world of heroes and superpowers, he can forget the terrifying mining pits.
But an underwater avalanche, a glimpse of something bright red in the sandy seabed, and a canny sidekick are about to transform Tono's life forever …
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Author
Steve Cole, Illustrated by Oriol Vidal
Steve Cole is a bestselling children’s author. His various book series include Z. Rex, Thieves Like Us, Doctor Who, the three million copy selling Young Bond series. In other careers he has worked as an editor of books and magazines for readers of all ages. Steve lives in Aylesbury.
