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Tin Boy

By Steve Cole
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In Tin Boy by Steve Cole, a young boy living in a coastal village befriends a mysterious mechanical boy made of tin. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure filled with challenges and discoveries, exploring themes of friendship, bravery, and the magic of the extraordinary within the ordinary world.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Tin Boy

The true cost of the tin that goes into our electronic devices is revealed in this stark and gripping story of one boy's life as a tin miner from the bestselling author of Young Bond.

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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.

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Tin Boy is praised for its bravery and commitment, offering a story that encourages children to reflect on their role in the world. The writing is noted for its vivid and visceral quality, providing nuanced characters and evocative descriptions that personalise global issues. It's hailed as a brilliant, diverse, and truly original work.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781128725

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Oriol Vidal

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 120

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Steve Cole Young Adult

About the Author

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.

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