A new book from the author of The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler, a Carnegie Medal winner. This book tells the story of a child who has reading difficulties and who believes he is dyslexic. This serious topic is treated amidst a normal plot and storyline with a local history sub-theme.

 

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published 1991 by Penguin Books Ltd .

Carnegie medallist Gene Kemp exquisite writing brings a breath of fresh country air to all young readers. Paul Howard studied graphic design in Leicester, graduating in 1989 with first class honours. For a time he worked in London's Natural History Museum. He lives in Ireland. He won the Blue Peter Children's Book Award 2001. Jon Davis worked in 3D animation before switching to children's book illustration full time. He is the illustrator of several picture books, including Stuck with the Blooz by Caron Levis. Small Blue and the Deep Dark Night is the first book which he both wrote and illustrated. Jon lives with his family in London. www. jonsmind. com