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The Den
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The complicated nuances of teenage friendship are captured perfectly in this story of summer adventure and exploration by award-winning author Keith Gray.
A moving exploration of teen friendship from acclaimed author Keith Gray (Dyslexia-friendly)
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The complicated nuances of teenage friendship are captured perfectly in this story of summer adventure and exploration by award-winning author Keith Gray.
Marshall feels the need to escape because things are so tough at home. Rory is just happy it’s the first day of the summer holidays. While out on their bikes, they stumble across a long-forgotten underground bunker at the edge of the woods. This is The Den, and going down inside will stretch their friendship to its limits. There will be rivalry and betrayal, but can wrecked relationships be saved before the summer has even begun?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.
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The book by Keith Gray is praised for its gritty and bold storytelling, capturing the intense emotions of teenage life with clarity. It is described as a thrilling and moving story that grips readers, reflecting the joys and vulnerabilities of being a teenager. The author is acclaimed for his masterful storytelling ability, crafting a pacey and exciting tale filled with raw friendship and family life. His writing is recognised for being powerfully simple, making a complex emotional impact accessible to young readers.
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ISBN: 9781800901919
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Cover design or artwork by Tom Clohosy Cole
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 120
About the Author
KEITH GRAY's debut novel Creepers was published when he was only 24 and was shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. His subsequent books include Ostrich Boys which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal as well as the Costa Children's Book Award and has been adapted for the stage, The Last Soldier which was shortlisted for the Scottish Teen Book Awards, and The Runner which won the Smarties Silver Medal. Keith lives with his family in Vienna, Austria, where he co-founded the writer development community Kulturverein: Sunday Writers' Club.
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