"The Freedom Machine" by Joan Lingard follows the story of a young boy named Josh, who lives in a divided society. Set against the backdrop of political turmoil and social change, Josh becomes fascinated by the idea of freedom and individuality. When he discovers an old bicycle in a junkyard, he starts to repair it, symbolizing his desire to break free from the constraints of his environment. As he navigates friendships, family expectations, and the challenges of growing up, Josh learns the importance of courage and the joys of embracing one's true self. Through his journey, the themes of freedom and self-discovery are vividly explored. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Puffin .

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 1988 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Joan Lingard was born in Edinburgh but grew up in Belfast. She has had a long and varied career in children's books, and was awarded the M. B. E, in 1998 for services to children's literature. She writes with equal success for teenagers, adults and the very young.