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Rollercoasters: River Boy
Rollercoasters: River Boy
Suitable for: KS3 students (11-14)
Price: £8.99
ISBN:
978-1382032728
Publication date:
30/09/2021
Paperback:
144 pages
Dimensions:
198x129mm
Availability: In stock.
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Description
Grandpa is dying. He can barely move his hands anymore, but stubborn as ever, refuses to stay in hospital. He's determined to finish his last painting, 'River Boy', before he goes. A poignant story that explores the subject of grief and loss in an accessible and affecting way.
This page was last updated on 24 December 2024 at 20:30 GMT
Features
- Descriptive language, rich in metaphor and rhetorical devices, helps to evoke mood and setting
- Deals with a range of themes and issues including grief, bereavement and testing physical limits
- Key images and themes are woven seamlessly through the narrative and plot
- Free downloadable Rollercoaster Resource Pack of teaching and learning resources available
This page was last updated on 24 December 2024 at 20:30 GMT
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