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The Rainbow Boots (Wired Connect)

The Rainbow Boots (Wired Connect)

by Chris Powling (Author)

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    Paperback 2012

    $6.88
Synopsis

Denzil is the only kid in the school without a pair of Rainbow Boots. So he pretends he's waiting for a special handmade pair. As the lies pile up, what will Denzil do when he can't pretend any more? School comedy. Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Wired Connect encourages and supports reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers or those with English as an additional language aged 9+, at a manageable length (64 pages) and reading level (7+). Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 64
 Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 13 Sep 2012
ISBN 10: 1408174081
ISBN 13: 9781408174081
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: Denzil's desperate for a pair of Rainbow Boots - so he pretends he has a customised pair on order, and soon he's trapped in a web of lies. Wired Connect provides age-appropriate stories at a manageable length and reading level. Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp.

Media Reviews
a good build-up, bright dialogue and a superb twist * Irish Examiner *
Author Bio
Chris Powling was editor of the children's book magazine Books for Keeps from 1989-1996 when it won the Eleanor Farjeon Award for services to children's literature, has served on numerous prize panels and is consultant to a national children's book club. He has written more than sixty books for children including The Mustang Machine, The Phantom Carwash, The Conker As Hard As A Diamond and The Multi-Million Pound Mascot.