Boy in the Jam Jar: A Bloomsbury Reader

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Product details

  • ISBN 9781472973931
  • Weight: 86g
  • Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 09 Jul 2020
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 7-9
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Book Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+

A powerful and personal story from Joyce Dunbar about what it's like to experience hearing difficulties.


'Joyce Dunbar is one of the best writers for children today.' Guardian

Dylan can't hear as well as he used to be able to and he doesn't want to be different from his friends - he wants things to go back to the way they used to be. As his hearing gets worse he becomes more and more isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth...

This heartwarming story from Joyce Dunbar has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by John Shelley and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.

The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.

'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Joyce Dunbar grew up in an industrial town in Lincolnshire and began to go deaf at the age of five. She has published over 80 books, and written a whole lot more. She is probably best known for the Mouse and Mole series which was adapted for television starring Richard Briars, Alan Bennett and Imelda Staunton.

John Shelley is an illustrator noted for his work in both the UK and Japan. John is a former board member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and has also stood on the international committee of the Japan Graphic Designers Association. John has been nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Dividing his time between the UK and Japan, John currently spends his days drawing, writing and annoying his cat.