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The Sandfather


No. of pages 224

Published: 2009

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Great for age 9-11 years

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Hal's life is in upheaval: trouble at school; problems at home; a quarrel with friends. Then Hal is sent to his grandfather's seaside home.

Soon, his anger is absorbed by the pull of the crashing waves, buffeted by the tides, smoothed by the endless sands. Yet thoughts of the father he has never known won't go away. In fact, soon his dad seems to be everywhere: in the sand figures Hal makes on the beach; in his dreams; in the shape of Wesley Prince, his mother's old boyfriend. Since no one will tell him the truth, Hal is determined to find out for himself. Will his elusive father ever come into his life Or is he no more substantial than the sandfather, blurred and dissolved by the incoming tide

 

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Hachette Children's Group .

LINDA NEWBERY is the author of a number of titles for young readers.

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Coventry Inspiration Book Award
This book was recognised by the Coventry Inspiration Book Award.

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

Ibby Awards
This book was recognised in the Hans Christian Andersen Award category by the Ibby Awards.

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

Lennox Author Award
This book was recognised by the Lennox Author Award.

Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by childrens librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.

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