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Street Corner Dad

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Street Corner Dad by Alan Gibbons is a heartfelt children's story about Keith and his father, who leads a campaign to save the local library. Set in a small town, the narrative explores themes of community, family bonds, and standing up for what is important, capturing the heart of civic engagement through the eyes of a young boy.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're drawn to tales about family dynamics and heartfelt connections. It offers an engaging story centred around a family dealing with unexpected changes, providing young readers with relatable themes and touching moments. The author's ability to create genuine characters and relatable situations makes it a compelling read for those interested in family stories.

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Street Corner Dad

Family drama set during World War II.

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Family drama set during World War II. When Jimmy and Molly lose their mother in an air-raid, their father has no choice but to leave them in the care of their Nan when he goes to fight. Will the children ever see him again? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+


Family drama set during World War II. It's the height of World War II. Jimmy and his sister Molly are a couple of the only kids to have not been evacuated to the countryside and with no school to speak of, they lead fairly carefree lives despite the war raging around them. But tragedy strikes when their mother is killed in an air-raid and Nan, blaming their father for her death, forbids him to see the children ever again. Can Jimmy and Molly figure out a way to see their father? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781124376

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ismael Pinteno

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Alan Gibbons trained as a teacher and through working with young people discovered his literary voice. He started writing fiction for his pupils and published his first novel in 1993.Alan has also appeared on the BBC education programme Writer’s Block, the Blue Peter Book Awards, radio 4’s Front Row, and is a regular contributor to TES, Junior Education, Carousel, Books for Keeps and other journals.

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