Just Jack
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Templar Books
Published:5th Apr '18
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It's not easy fitting in at a new school. Perfect for young fans of WONDER and Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
Jack knows LOTS about starting a new school.
Tyler is funny and different and might be the key to getting Jack to realise that although he is brilliant at pretending to be other people, the very best thing he can be is .
It's not easy fitting in at a new school. It's even harder to be yourself.
A warm and funny story about making new friends and being yourself. Perfect for young fans of WONDER and Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
Jack knows LOTS about starting a new school. Since Dad left, he and his mum have moved house five times.
He also knows all about fitting in. The trick is to act exactly like everyone else and make sure no one ever notices him. But it's hard work trying to be something he isn't and Jack doesn't have any good friends. That is, until Tyler comes along.
Tyler is funny and different and might be the key to getting Jack to realise that although he is brilliant at pretending to be other people, the very best thing he can be is . . . JUST JACK.
Kate Scott has a great warm writing style. She has a fabulous subtle sense of humor that suits the stories she writes incredibly well. Just Jack is clever, surprising, charming, informative and a lot of fun * With Love For Books *
Just Jack is a story any and every child will enjoy, if you have or know one whose life has recently changed, this is an absolute must read for them * Julia Thum Writes *
An important message lies at the heart of this book, about being true to yourself. Some tricky issues, including divorce and moving on, are covered in the book with sensitivity and understanding. Written with a fresh light touch, this is a good read * Parents In Touch *
''Just Jack' is not just an enjoyable, pacy, real- life story, with wonderful likeable characters -it is a masterclass in empathy that would make a fantastic 'Guided read' * North Somerset Teachers' Book Award *
A highly enjoyable read that I found hard to put down due to it's convincing child voice, relatable characters and relevant themes * Books for Topics *
ISBN: 9781848126244
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 12mm
Weight: 157g
208 pages