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Sweet Clarinet


No. of pages 144

Published: 2004

Great for age 9-12 years

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It's the second World War and Billy's life will never be the same again. As he lies in his hospital bed, horribly burned, he longs for death. But when a soldier comes to see him and gives him a clarinet Billy realizes that there might just be something worth living for - some hope for the future...BLJames Riordan has now earned himself a reputation for writng about war in a powerful and uncompromising way BLHis background in retelling traditional stories shows in his excellent storytelling abilities BLJames Riordan lives in Portsmouth

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Oxford University Press .

James Riordan has written many books for children, including many translations of Russian tales. His Peter and the Wolf is published in cloth and paperback by Oxford.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Lancashire School Library Services Fantastic Book Award
This book was recognised by the Lancashire School Library Services Fantastic Book Award.

Special Educational Needs Book Award
This book was recognised by the Special Educational Needs Book Award.

Nasen Special Educational Needs Book Award
This book was recognised by the Nasen Special Educational Needs Book Award.

Whitbread Book Award
This book was recognised by the Whitbread Book Award.