The No1 Ethical retailer for Books, CD’s, DVD’s & Games
30 Day Refund Guarantee

Poppy's Hero

Poppy's Hero

by RachelBillington (Author), RachelBillington (Author)

  • Used

    Paperback 2012

    $3.32
Synopsis

When Poppy discovers that her father Frank is in prison, she is angry and bewildered. Seeing her wonderful, heroic father in a London prison looking pale, subdued and in prison clothes, she suddenly has a brilliant idea: to free her father. She and her friend Will invent all kinds of escape ideas for him - until she hears that he has been removed to a prison far away on an island, with five years to serve. But when the prison decides to stage a musical using professionals and prisoners, Frank is picked for the lead role. It is then that the questions begin...



The story of a feisty girl, and how she deals with the pain of her dad's downfall, has much to say about the harsh realities faced by the unlucky children of prisoners.

$3.32

Save:$5.63 (63%)

Quantity

1 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 288
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Published: 05 Jan 2012
ISBN 10: 1847801927
ISBN 13: 9781847801920
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews

'This is an accomplished and perceptive story of a feisty, yet angry and bewildered girl as she deals with the pain of her dad's downfall when he goes to prison. Rachel Billington tenderly explores the complex emotions of children like Poppy.'


I would recommend it to other teenagers.


A well observed story inspired by the author's 20 years of prison work.


A well observed story inspired by the author's 20 years of prison work.

Sharply realistic, far removed from many stories on this theme, in which the accusation against a parent turns out to be an unjust and horrible mistake.

a fast-moving story about family, friends and adventure.

This book is an excellent read ... with an original storyline, interesting format and a believable ending.

I would recommend it to other teenagers.

'This is an accomplished and perceptive story of a feisty, yet angry and bewildered girl as she deals with the pain of her dad's downfall when he goes to prison. Rachel Billington tenderly explores the complex emotions of children like Poppy.'

Author Bio
Rachel Billington is a renowned and successful novelist for adults and children. The daughter of Lord and Lady Longford and sister of writers Antonia Fraser and Thomas Pakenham, Rachel has been an editor and regular contributor to Inside Time, the national newspaper for prisoners, since it was founded over twenty years ago. Rachel is married to the film and theatre director, Kevin Billington. They have four children and five grandchildren, all keen readers, and live in Notting Hill, London and near Sherborne, Dorset.