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Street Of Tall People (Dolphin Books)

Street Of Tall People (Dolphin Books)

by Alan Gibbons (Author)

  • Used

    Paperback 1996

    $11.84
Synopsis

Set in the East End of London in 1936, this is the story of an unlikely friendship between a Jewish and a Gentile boy during the upsurge of fascist violence ledby Oswald Moseley and his Blackshirts. Jimmy and Benny are adversaries in a boxing match before they become friends. Jimmy lives in a tenament with his newly widowed mother; Benny comes from a large Orthodox Jewish family. The discovery that Jimmy's mother's new friend Mr Searleis a Blackshirt has a profound effect on their relationship and places Jimmy in an agonizing dilemna. A vivid and compelling story that raises issues that have many parallels today.

$11.84

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 128
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Orion Childrens
Published: 27 May 1996
ISBN 10: 1858811937
ISBN 13: 9781858811932
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: Powerful, true-to-life story - set during the Cable Street riot of 1936 Strong themes - religion, racism from all sides, family troubles, friendships Author has researched his subject well and has a proven track record

Author Bio
Alan Gibbons is a full time writer and a visiting speaker and lecturer at schools, colleges and literary events nationwide, including the major Book Festivals: Edinburgh, Northern Children's Book Festival, Swansea, Cheltenham, Sheffield and Salford. Alan is also a key contributor at the QCA/National Literary Strategy 'Writing Together' conferences. He lives in Liverpool with his wife and four children.