When the first conker falls - Couverture souple

Davis, S.L.

 
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Synopsis

A family secret. A love of animals. A search for the truth.

Blood is thicker than water - but what if the blood is bad?
Rural England. 1960s.


Tom and his friend Billy rescue a puppy from a cruel bully. An enigmatic tramp helps them care for it, becoming their friend and mentor. But helping animals can make human enemies; and when Tom is told a family secret, finding the answers he needs puts his dog - and loved-ones - in danger.
How can he protect them from an adversary bent on revenge - when he might be his long-lost brother?

Part mystery, adventure and coming of age, this is a gripping, tender depiction of childhood friendships, a boy's love of animals and a fight for justice.

"A heart-warming adventure with characters you won't forget, set in a time and place you won't want to leave."

"The tension was just right and the twist at the end - excellent. I certainly didn't expect that."

"Touching and poignant."

"Absolutely loved it. Couldn't put it down."

Do you love someone who remembers endless summer days in the woods and only going home for tea? Someone who remembers jam sandwiches, ten-bob notes and tanners? Who lived in a time when anything could happen; when anything could be?
This book was written for you.

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