The Pavee and the Buffer Girl
Siobhan Dowd author Emma Shoard illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:2nd May '19
£7.99
Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.
A stunning new edition of Dowd’s moving story of lives lived on the edge of society, and love in its many forms with powerful black and white illustrations from Emma Shoard.
Bullying, name-calling, and a new school face Jim when his family halt at Dundray. The town aren't happy that his community are there and it seems such an unfriendly place until he meets a girl named Kit. But acts of prejudice are constant, the threat to Jims family is building, and Kit's friendship isn't enough to stop the violence they face.A stunning new edition of this poignant novella of the reality of life in a traveller community and the simple power of kindness.
“A story of few words, great heart and lingering impact” – Guardian
“Unmissable” – Sunday Times
"This graphic novel, a sensitive portrayal of Traveller life, is beautifully written and illustrated … [Jim and Kit's] innocent romance in the sea cave beneath the town lends a magical quality to this powerful book" – CBI
ISBN: 9781781128794
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 8mm
Weight: 200g
120 pages
New edition