Big Ben

Big Ben

by RachelAnderson (Author)

Synopsis

This is a moving story about Matthew, whose adored older brother Ben has Downs Syndrome. Matthew is horrified when Ben turns 16 and has to go off to a special school - he will miss him very much. Gradually Matthew comes to realise that it is best for Ben and that he will need to find his own friends. When Matthew's teacher decides to focus on Ben for a class project on 'Interesting People in the Community' the class comes to recognise what an amazing person Ben is. An entertaining and amusing story about an area rarely tackled.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: Barn Owl Books
Published: 23 Oct 2007

ISBN 10: 1903015707
ISBN 13: 9781903015704

Media Reviews
This is a short, easy to read, big hearted book about a boy with profound learning disabilities and his younger brother, Matthew, who loves him very much. First published 10 years ago, this is a new edition with lively, affectionate, black and white illustrations by Jane Ray. Books for Keeps
Author Bio
Rachel Anderson was born in 1943. She has worked in radio and journalism. Rachel has written four books for adults and 55 for young readers. She lives in Norfolk with her husband and has several grandchildren and two goldfish. To visit Rachel Anderson's website click here