A perfect, funny school story which will charm newly confident readers.
Chris Priestley is the author of three successful historical
mystery adventures, set in the eighteenth century and following the
adventures of a young boy called Tom Marlowe. The first in the
series, DEATH AND THE ARROW, was shortlisted for an 'Edgar'
mystery-writers award in the USA. Chris's first-ever book, DOG
MAGIC!, was published by Young Corgi and shortlisted for the
Children's Book Award. He has also written historical non-fiction
for young readers.
Chris is also an accomplished illustrator and cartoonist, whose
work often appears in high-profile publications including THE NEW
STATESMAN. He is married, with a young son.
A sensitive story about finding your feet and coping with
aggression, and particularly notable for the depiction of
father-son bonding
*TES Teacher*
Author and illustrator Priestly explores sensitively, and with well
judged humour, the developing friendship of Joe and Billy . . .
This is a tale of evolving friendship told with warmth
*Books for Keeps*
Sure to strike a chord . . . [Chris Priestley's] wry observation
that it's not just children who can be bashful hits home too
*Junior Education*
Entertaining and amusing
*Carousel*
An interesting, pacey story
*Primary Times*
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