- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; New edition edition (1 July 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 014131611X
- ISBN-13: 978-0141316116
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,642,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Jez Walker lives in care - in Lazarus House, an institution run with ferocious rigour by the terrifying Big Mother and by the bullies - Hodge, Maggot and Spaz - when her back is turned. He has no family of his own, a history of stealing cars, arson and petty crime; a bleak past and what looks like an even bleaker future. But Jez triumphs in the end, largely due to his growing friendship with Mags, a girl in his class, his old mate Macker - and the help of an imaginary dog called Star, who is born in the clouds one dark night, who becomes his guardian, friend and saviour, and shows him how imagination and friendship can triumph over evil.
About the Author
John Singleton used to be a teacher and has first-hand experience with children trapped on the underside of society. His wife was also a headteacher of an inner city comprehensive for many years. They have recently moved to Dover, Kent.
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Format:Hardcover
John Singleton is a great storyteller, this book is packed full of imagination and incident. At times despairing and dark, it, however, never loses sight of its central message - hope. I loved this book and read it in a couple of days, I think it would interest teenagers and adults alike. You would do it a great injustice not to give this book a bash. Well recommended.
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This is a very good book about bullying. It is extremely thought-provoking and is puffin's book of the month which really makes sense. I do not want to write anything else because I will ruin it, I suggest that you read it yourself. You will find out what is so good about it if you do.
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