Description

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Alfie felt like an outsider at his new school. Would a trip to a local forest school change his feelings?

Written by Tony Bradman, this story highlights the challenges faced by children when they move school - and the unexpected ways they can find friends. Gold/Band 9 offers developing readers more challenging literary language and stories with distinctive characters.

Formal non-fiction is included, with a range of unfamiliar terms used. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

About the Author

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Tony Bradman started working life in the music press. In 1979 he joined Parents magazine where he launched their highly successful children’s book pages and, in 1985, the Best Books For Babies Award. He went freelance as a children’s author in 1987 and by 1992 was among the top 20 children’s authors borrowed from UK public libraries.