The Boy in the Smoke

Name: The Boy in the Smoke
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781444963588
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an extraordinary historical timeslip adventure

By Rachel Faturoti

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The Boy in the Smoke by Rachel Faturoti is a captivating children's story that follows the journey of a young boy who discovers an alternate world filled with mystery and adventure hidden within the smoke in his everyday life. As he navigates this new world, he encounters various challenges and must learn to trust his instincts and courage to uncover the secrets that linger in the shadows. This tale beautifully weaves themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery.
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The Boy in the Smoke

From the acclaimed author of Sadé and her Shadow Beasts comes a novel about a family dealing with the threat of eviction and a boy from the past who might be able to help . . . perfect for fans of A Kind of Spark.

WINNER at the Phoenix Book Awards 2024!

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Divided by time, united by hope . . . can the past change their future?

From the acclaimed author of Sade and her Shadow Beasts comes a novel about a family dealing with the threat of eviction and a boy from the past who might be able to help. Perfect for fans of A Kind of Spark.

WINNER at the Phoenix Book Awards 2024!

WINNER at the Sheffield Book Awards 2024!

Isaiah always has an easy smile and smart answer for his teachers. He's good at fixing things and making people happy. But ever since Mum left and Dad got ill, it's been getting harder to keep all that up. To not let his friends know they're struggling. To keep believing things will get better . . .

Then Isaiah meets the boy in the smoke, a boy he connects with through a forgotten fireplace in his tower block. A boy from the past with a mystery to solve, who desperately needs Isaiah's help.

Can Isaiah change Jacob's life for the better? And in doing so, maybe can he change his own?

An uplifting story about friendship and resilience, courage and hope . . .

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444963588

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 251g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Rachel Faturoti Young Adult

About the Author

Rachel Faturoti is a YA and children's fiction writer, editor, and poet with a passion for broadening the scope of authentic Black representation in YA and children's fiction. She believes it's important for readers to see themselves represented well in stories. Rachel's favourite books are Skellig, Coraline and A Monster Calls.

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