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The Great (Food) Bank Heist

By Onjali Q. Raúf
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The Great (Food) Bank Heist by Onjali Q. Raúf follows the adventures of a group of children who notice food mysteriously disappearing from their local food bank. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, they embark on a thrilling investigation to catch the culprit. Set in a vibrant and relatable world, this charming story highlights themes of friendship, community, and resourcefulness.
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The Great (Food) Bank Heist

Written with great empathy and Rauf's trademark humour, this moving story gives a child's-eye view of the increasing problem of food poverty.

A topical and heartwarming adventure from the author of The Boy at the Back of the Class (Dyslexia-friendly)

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Written with great empathy and Raúf’s trademark humour, this moving story gives a child’s-eye view of the increasing problem of food poverty.

On Thursdays, Nelson, Ashley and Mum head out to the bank. But not just any old bank – the food bank. With its shining tins and packets of food stacked from floor to ceiling, Nelson thinks it’s the best kind of bank there is.

But there’s a thief in town, and the shelves of the food bank are getting emptier each day, leaving people hungrier than ever. For the sake of his family and everyone else’s, Nelson needs to make them stop. But can he and his friends really be the ones to catch the bank robber?

The Great (Food) Bank Heist is particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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The Great (Food) Bank Heist by Onjali Q. Raúf has been praised for its empathetic and child-friendly approach to tackling the issue of food poverty. It combines tenderness and humour, while also offering adventure and showcasing friendship and community spirit. The story has been noted for its accessibility and effectiveness in addressing a difficult subject, supported by engaging illustrations that enhance the reader's experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129623

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
  • Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 112

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Onjali Q. Raúf Young Adult

About the Author

ONJALI Q. RAUF is the bestselling and multi-award-winning children's author of titles including The Star Outside My Window, The Night Bus Hero, and the Blue Peter Book Award and Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winner The Boy at the Back of the Class. As well as writing children's books, Onjali is the founder of Making Herstory, an organisation helping to tackle the abuse and trafficking of women and girls in the UK and beyond. She is also the founder of O's Refugee Aid Team, which works to aid frontline refugee response teams in France, Greece and beyond.

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