The Memory Detectives

The Memory Detectives

by Susanna Kendall (Illustrator), Julia Amos (Author)

Synopsis

Written for 9-to-12-year-olds, this illustrated children's story introduces the subject of memory loss. A group of three boys, together with a newly arrived Polish girl, discover that an old lady in a care home has flown aeroplanes during the war. Their interest, together with their access to the internet, bring the old lady's memories flooding back - with a delightful outcome. The book is honest about the challenges that memory loss can pose, with ups and downs in the story. The relationships between the young people are complicated at times, but ultimately this is a tale of developing appreciation and friendship between people of the same and of very different generations.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: Charlcombe Books
Published: 20 Aug 2018

ISBN 10: 1999655818
ISBN 13: 9781999655815
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
'When dementia strikes an elderly lady, four young friends succeed in unlocking the secrets of her past. An exquisitely touching story about a little known part of World War 2 history.' - Gill Trueman, Finalist, School Librarian of the Year Award 2012
Author Bio
Julia Amos lives in the West Country. She has taught instrumental music in schools, and many different courses in creative writing and music in the community. She has also provided therapeutic activities in hospitals, day care centres and care homes. Julia studied Creative Arts in Music and English at Bath Spa University. This is her first children's book.