Reading age: 8
Interest age: 12+
Briggsy’s family travels with the fairground and
when he turns up at Minnie’s school, Minnie
knows he’s not like the other boys. Although
not everyone welcomes the travellers, Briggsy’s
passion for life ensures that the time Minnie
spends with him is going to change her life
forever.
A heartwarming story of friendship,
growing up and learning about life. A strong backlist seller dealing with
multicultural issues is re-jacketed for a
new generation. Isla is a bestselling author for both adults
and children.
Widespread press acclaim for Isla Dewar:
“Observant, needle sharp and very funny”
The Times
“Breathless but appealingly
spirited,” Mail on Sunday
Author Biography:
Isla Dewar’s first novel, Keeping up with
Magda, has been followed by a string of
bestsellers including Giving Up on Ordinary
and It Could Happen to You.
Publication date: 22nd April 2008
ISBN: 978-1-84299-562-4
Pages: 96
Format: 198 x 130mm
Shop Category: Teenage Fiction/Books for reluctant readers
