Written with great empathy and Raufs trademark humour, The Great (Food) Bank Heistis amoving story that gives a childs-eye view of the increasing problem of food poverty. On Thursdays, Nelson, Ashley and Mum head out to the bank. But not just any old bank the food bank. With its shining tins and packets of food stacked from floor to ceiling, Nelson thinks its the best kind of bank there is. But theres a thief in town, and the shelves of the food bank are getting emptier each day, leaving people hungrier than ever. For the sake of his family and everyone elses, Nelson needs to make them stop. But can he and his friends really be the ones to catch the bank robber?

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 7-12 years. This book has been specially written for struggling readers. This book has been specially written for reluctant readers.

This book was published in 2021 by Barrington Stoke Ltd .

Elisa Paganelli attended the Art Institute in her hometown of Modena, Italy before progressing to the European Institute of Design in Turin, where she studied illustration. She worked as a graphic designer for several years and set up her own award-winning design studio, Teapot Graphic Design, before following her true passion for illustration. She likes to draw accompanied by a cup of tea and her beloved pet-assistants.