Call me Drog by Sue Cowing
Parker is a quiet, introverted eleven-year-old boy, coming to terms with his parents' divorce, when he stumbles upon Drog, an ugly green puppet left in the rubbish. But Drog is no ordinary puppet; he's a talking, sarcastic, obnoxious puppet... who won't let go of Parker's hand.
..the stuff of nightmares, except Drog, a puppet with an exhibitionist bent, turns out to have the ability to analyse [Parker's] situation in a way he never managed for himself. It’s like Punch doing child psychiatry. Quite brilliant. * The Evening Standard *
As sophisticated and subtle as any adult novel. * Lancashire Evening Post *
A great story, which is quite unlike anything I have read before. I can’t believe how much I enjoyed this book, I started reading and just had to keep going to find out more about Drog. Is he really magical or is it a trick? Will Parker ever be able to get him off of his hand?’There were some heart wrenching moments too. This is a unique, moving and ultimately hilarious novel that I would highly recommend. * Bookbabblers *
A riveting read, one that will stay with you long after the covers are closed. * Kathi Appelt, author of The Underneath and National Book Award finalist *
Both alarming and memorable, readers will race through this absorbing novel, yet Cowing’s message will stay with them long after they turn the final page. * Booktrust *
As sophisticated and subtle as any adult novel. * Lancashire Evening Post *
A great story, which is quite unlike anything I have read before. I can’t believe how much I enjoyed this book, I started reading and just had to keep going to find out more about Drog. Is he really magical or is it a trick? Will Parker ever be able to get him off of his hand?’There were some heart wrenching moments too. This is a unique, moving and ultimately hilarious novel that I would highly recommend. * Bookbabblers *
A riveting read, one that will stay with you long after the covers are closed. * Kathi Appelt, author of The Underneath and National Book Award finalist *
Both alarming and memorable, readers will race through this absorbing novel, yet Cowing’s message will stay with them long after they turn the final page. * Booktrust *
Sue Cowing was born in Illinois, U.S.A. and spent her idyllic childhood eating apples off trees, devouring fairy-tales and detective stories, and becoming the family story-teller. She taught American and Asian history for many years before giving up teaching to write full-time. Puppet Boy is her debut novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781409543992 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409543994 |
| Title | Call me Drog |
| Author | Sue Cowing |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for The UKLA Book Awards 2013 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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