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A childhood holdiday to the seaside reveals some unhappy family truths.
- Length: 14 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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The planned felling of a cherry tree causes conflict between a father and daughter in this childhood recollection.
- Length: 15 pages
- Age Rating: PG
3 Stars
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The relationship between a father and his son is explored through their differing pastimes.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
3 Stars
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Alternately funny and sad but ultimately heartwarming: a boy's experiences on Christmas Eve illustrate the harsh realities of his life.
- Length: 13 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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A tale set in a fairground that will strike a chord with anyone who has siblings.
- Length: 12 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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A young girl prepares herself for the return of her mother - a heroine addict, in prison since her daughter's birth.
- Length: 6 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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On an island in a Nabraskan river, six boys build their last watch fire of the year and tell stories of extinct civilisations.
- Length: 11 pages
- Age Rating: PG
4 Stars
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by Saki
Witty and insightful tale of a memorable day in the life of a determined child.
- Length: 5 pages
- Age Rating: PG
5 Stars
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One summer Mickey and his best friend decide to grow a lizard
- Length: 14 pages
- Age Rating: U
5 Stars
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Jake gets home from school, but can’t find his key…
- Length: 9 pages
- Age Rating: U
4 Stars