The Harder They Fall - Couverture souple

Rai, Bali

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1781126828 ISBN 13 : 9781781126820

Editeur : Barrington Stoke Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

Cal's family are proud to live in an 'analogue' world - no wifi in their house , just an ancient black-and-white TV. At school, Cal has no choice but to live in the 21st century, coping with a range of bullies and chancers on a daily basis. When Cal's mum decides to 'rebalance' the family with a stint as volunteers at a local foodbank, Cal inadvertently discovers new kid Jacob's secret, and Jacob flips. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 13+

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

A leading voice in UK children's and teen fiction, Bali Rai is a passionate advocate of reading for pleasure and promoting literacy and empathy. Born in Leicester, his writing is inspired by his working-class, multicultural background. Bobby Bains Plays a Blinder was shortlisted for the Children's Sports Book of the Year Award and the Diverse Book Awards 2025.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

"It's horrible being poor," Martin said. "You start to feel ashamed, son. Like, people reckon you're a scrounger."

Cal wants to help new boy Jacob, but Jacob doesn't want anyone's help. Most of all, he doesn't want anyone to know that his whole family needs help – and they're getting it from the local food bank. But Cal and his mum are volunteers there, and so Jacob's secret's out. Cal wouldn't dream of betraying him, but there are others at school who can't pass up the chance to pick on the kid who's different.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Barrington Stoke Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1781126828
• ISBN 13: 9781781126820
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 120
• Coordonnées du fabricant: HarperCollins Publishers, Product Safety Manager; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; HarperCollins, Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper; Dublin 1; D01 C9W8; Irlande