Birdie by J P Rose
A powerful, moving animal and friendship tale for fans of Michael Morpurgo. Winner of the Young Quills Award and the Diverse Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Writing. Birdie Bagshaw has never known her parents. Having grown up in a children's home for mixed race children in 1950s Leeds, now she has come to live with her great-aunt in the Yorkshire Dales. From her arrival, Birdie is treated like an outsider by the local children. When their bullying drives Birdie to hide in the nearby coal mine, she finds an unexpected rescuer in the form of Mr Duke, the last remaining pit pony in the village. As the weeks pass, Birdie forms a special bond with the spirited little pony. But his future is in danger, and Birdie comes up with a daring plan to save his life in return . . . ‘Captivating’ A. F. Steadman ‘A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere’ Hannah Gold Cover art by Keith Robinson
"A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere" -- Hannah Gold
"A captivating story of the profound and powerful magic of animals – and how they can help us find our way in the worldI loved it" -- A. F. Steadman
"A future classic. A powerful novel about love, identity and finding your power in a world where everyone is against you... powerfully resonant today. A real triumph" * Book of the Month, the Bookseller *
"A beautiful and earnest story about friendship and finding your home. Birdie and Mr Duke will steal your heart" -- Tolá Okogwu
"Exquisite and heartwarming storytelling about fitting in and finding your place in the world. A must-read for everyone!" -- A. M. Howell
"A captivating story of the profound and powerful magic of animals – and how they can help us find our way in the worldI loved it" -- A. F. Steadman
"A future classic. A powerful novel about love, identity and finding your power in a world where everyone is against you... powerfully resonant today. A real triumph" * Book of the Month, the Bookseller *
"A beautiful and earnest story about friendship and finding your home. Birdie and Mr Duke will steal your heart" -- Tolá Okogwu
"Exquisite and heartwarming storytelling about fitting in and finding your place in the world. A must-read for everyone!" -- A. M. Howell
J.P. Rose was born in Manchester but was raised in Yorkshire after her adoption. Growing up she suffered extreme racism, though she continued to be proud of her diverse and rich Jamaican, Nigerian and Anglo-Irish heritage. She trained as an actress but eventually moved into writing, and she is now the author of numerous novels for adults. She owns several horses, dogs and cats and lives in London with her family.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781839132414 |
| ISBN 10 | 1839132418 |
| Title | Birdie |
| Author | J P Rose |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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