Usborne (9+)
9781805312963 (Paperback)
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Set in the Second World War, this tells the story of two brothers Ronnie and Micky who are not evacuated and shows the emotional impact that war on childhood. Set during the turbulent time of World War Two, there are numerous parallels with modern day concerns like radicalisation in this exciting yet poignant adventure novel. The landscape of war-torn London is convincing and highly memorable.
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Jenny Pearson, originally from Salisbury but now based in the North East, is a mum-of-two and a primary school teacher. In 2021, for The Incredible Record Smashers, Jenny and the children at the school where she teaches set a Guinness World Record for the biggest online reading relay! Jenny loves her job and is inspired by the children she has taught. She says, “If you’re writing for children, it helps to know what they like but also what they’re like. The characters I write are based on the many children I have taught over the years and the friendships I have witnessed.” A master in the craft of writing page-turning adventures, Jenny’s books are packed with humour and heart and have won critical acclaim from fellow authors – Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Hannah Gold, A.F. Steadman to name a few – as well as the national media. Jenny Pearson’s alter ego is Hartigan Browne, arguably Britain’s greatest detective, who pens the number one bestselling Cluedle series of fiendishly fun mystery puzzles.
Find out more at www.jennypearsonauthor.com or follow Jenny on social media @J_C_Pearson