Overview
When Birdie is sent to live with her great-aunt in 1950s Yorkshire, she befriends the village's last remaining pit pony. A story of hope and courage, exploring themes of family, racism and identity. ‘Captivating’ A. F. Steadman ‘A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere’ Hannah Gold Birdie Bagshaw has never known her parents. Having grown up in a children's home for mixed race children in 1950s Leeds, now she has come to live with her great-aunt in the Yorkshire Dales. From her arrival, Birdie is treated like an outsider by the local children. When their bullying drives Birdie to hide in the nearby coal mine, she finds an unexpected rescuer in the form of Mr Duke, the last remaining pit pony in the village. As the weeks pass, Birdie forms a special bond with the spirited little pony. But his future is in danger, and Birdie comes up with a daring plan to save his life in return . . . Cover art by Keith Robinson
Full Product Details
Author: J P Rose
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.207kg
ISBN: 9781839132414
ISBN 10: 1839132418
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 03 October 2024
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
"""A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere"" -- Hannah Gold ""A captivating story of the profound and powerful magic of animals – and how they can help us find our way in the world. I loved it"" -- A F Steadman ""This book doesn't just break your heart, it smashes it to smithereens, before delivering the most heart-warming ending I've ever read. I was glowing as I turned the final page"" -- Nathanael Lessore ""This is a story about family you didn't choose, about a journey filled with hope and animals that never judge"" -- Kereen Getten ""Exquisite and heartwarming storytelling about fitting in and finding your place in the world. A must-read for everyone!"" -- A M Howell"
"""This book doesn't just break your heart, it smashes it to smithereens, before delivering the most heart-warming ending I've ever read. I was glowing as I turned the final page"" -- Nathanael Lessore ""Exquisite and heartwarming storytelling about fitting in and finding your place in the world. A must-read for everyone!"" -- A M Howell ""Compelling and beautiful. I fell head over heels for Birdie in the opening pages and was so utterly and emotionally invested in her finding her place in Barrington Dale with her new family. A complete joy from start to finish."" -- Kate Foster"
"""A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere"" -- Hannah Gold ""This book doesn't just break your heart, it smashes it to smithereens, before delivering the most heart-warming ending I've ever read. I was glowing as I turned the final page"" -- Nathanael Lessore ""Exquisite and heartwarming storytelling about fitting in and finding your place in the world. A must-read for everyone!"" -- A M Howell ""Compelling and beautiful. I fell head over heels for Birdie in the opening pages and was so utterly and emotionally invested in her finding her place in Barrington Dale with her new family. A complete joy from start to finish."" -- Kate Foster ""A captivating and enthralling story. It took me back to my childhood, to the joyful delight of being completely immersed in a book. It's a story full of heart and hope from a superbly talented writer"" -- Diana Anyakwo"
"""A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere"" -- Hannah Gold ""This book doesn't just break your heart, it smashes it to smithereens, before delivering the most heart-warming ending I've ever read. I was glowing as I turned the final page"" -- Nathanael Lessore ""This is a story about family you didn't choose, about a journey filled with hope and animals that never judge"" -- Kereen Getten ""Exquisite and heartwarming storytelling about fitting in and finding your place in the world. A must-read for everyone!"" -- A M Howell ""A beautiful story of friendship, heroism, and finding a place to call home"" -- Maisie Chan"
Author Information
J.P. Rose was born in Manchester but was raised in Yorkshire after her adoption. Growing up she suffered extreme racism, though she continued to be proud of her diverse and rich Jamaican, Nigerian and Anglo-Irish heritage. She trained as an actress but eventually moved into writing, and she is now the author of numerous novels for adults. She owns several horses, dogs and cats and lives in London with her family.
