Barefoot in a Prickle Patch
Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
11-15 years |
| Reading Age |
11-15 years |
| NBS Text |
Young Adult Fiction |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile;Young adult |
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| Number of Pages |
133 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 130mm
Height: 250mm
Spine: 8mm |
| Weight |
154g |
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| Dewey Code |
Not specified |
| Catalogue Code |
Not specified |
Description of this Book
BAREFOOT IN A PRICKLE PATCH is a sensitive story of the growing bond between two fifteen-year-olds of differing gender and nationality, who find mutual support and encouragement in each other as they work through personal losses. They also share a common interest in distance running - and a common enemy - the notorious school bullies, known as the King Ring, whose growing vendetta against the two intensifies into an out-of-control situation that threatens to end in disaster. Despite the problems of Summer and Fergus, this is not a sad story - it is a tale of tenacity, perseverance and courage - bright with hope, sparkling with humour, and warmed by Summer's unwavering belief in the blue skies of tomorrows. Thought-provoking poems shared by the two main characters, witty quips and personal comments from Summer, add an intriguing 'step-inside' element to the story.
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Author's Bio
Janet Slater Bottin is a best-selling author of both picture/story books and junior fiction. She has 85 published titles, (also under her previous name Slater Redhead), plus stories on radio and television. Her books have been published by various publishers in New Zealand, Australia, England and the U.S.A., and some translated into other languages. She has had a lifetime of working and writing for children.
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