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Item Details
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JUST HENRY
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| By: |
Michelle Magorian |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£7.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1405276959 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781405276955 |
| Publisher: |
EGMONT UK LTD |
| Pub. date: |
7 May, 2015 |
| Pages: |
720 |
| Description: |
Henry misses his father who died a war hero. One day Mrs Beaumont lends Henry a camera for his school project. Henry is disgusted that he's been put in a group with Jeffries, the son of a man who went AWOL, and Pip, who was born illegitimate; but he's about to learn that tolerance and friendship are more important than social stigmas. |
| Synopsis: |
The Costa award-winning novel from the author of Goodnight Mr Tom.WWII has ended, but Henry is fighting his own battles. He misses his father who died a war hero, and his only distraction is the cinema. When Henry develops an old camera film he uncovers a mystery and events spiral until his life resembles the drama of his beloved big screen. Like a bomb waiting to explode, Henry's world is about to unravel . . .Michelle Magorian takes a lens to post-war Britain, revealing its prejudices, its quirks and its warmth. The perfect read for everyone who loved The Book Thief or Carrie's War.Michelle Magorian is the best-selling author of numerous award-winning stories for children, including A Spoonful of Jam, A Little Love Song, and Cuckoo in the Nest and Just Henry. Her extensive list of awards includes the Costa Prize and the Guardian Children's Fiction Award. Michelle has worked in theatre, television and films and has an established reputation as a comedienne, performing in plays and musicals. |
| Reader Age: |
From 9 to 12 years |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Egmont Books Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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