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OverviewThis is the second story to feature Bobby, the Down's Syndrome football enthusiast, and his big sister Charlie. This time they are off to summer camp. Also with them is Paul, a boy who hides underneath a furry parka and will not speak. Bobby instantly decides that the two of them are best friends, and as he is potty about football, he tries to play it with him as much as possible. Charlie is being a responsible older sister and keeping a watch on Bobby, which is demanding enough, but she also has a challenge of her own. One of the planned camp activities is a relay race over water, and she is very scared of water. But thanks to the wonderful positivity that Bobby exudes all round him, Charlie beats her demons, Bobby plays football whether it's planned or not, and Paul? Well, Bobby gets him talking! He makes him Man of the Match! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sophie Smiley , Michael ForemanPublisher: Andersen Press Ltd Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd Volume: 2 Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.077kg ISBN: 9781842704202ISBN 10: 1842704206 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 04 August 2005 Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews'An excellent story... the first-person voice of the narrator is so immediate, so animated.' T.E.S. 'I recommend this sensitive, appealing short story.' School Librarian an entertaining story, perfectly complemented by Michael Foreman's illustrations -- Gerry McSourley School Librarian Affectionately cast portrait of friendship and sibling love. -- Roy Blatchford Books for Keeps The author's main triumph is her sensitive depiction of a slowly thawing relationship between Bobby and Paul TES Teacher an entertaining story, perfectly complemented by Michael Foreman's illustrations -- Gerry McSourley * School Librarian * Affectionately cast portrait of friendship and sibling love. -- Roy Blatchford * Books for Keeps * The author's main triumph is her sensitive depiction of a slowly thawing relationship between Bobby and Paul * TES Teacher * an entertaining story, perfectly complemented by Michael Foreman's illustrations -- Gerry McSourley School Librarian 20051201 Affectionately cast portrait of friendship and sibling love. -- Roy Blatchford Books for Keeps 20060101 The author's main triumph is her sensitive depiction of a slowly thawing relationship between Bobby and Paul TES Teacher 20060317 Author InformationSophie Smiley was born in a Dominican monastery near Cambridge - she says she had a very happy childhood surrounded by Fra Angelicos and Ethopian priests.She now teaches English and is also a staff member of Forest School Camps, working with both the able and those with learning difficulties. She is married and has two children. They all live in Cambridge. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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