Under the Skin by Catherine Macphail

Under the Skin by Catherine Macphail

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An inspiring story of a young asylum seeker’s struggle to build a new life with his family in Britain told with wit and heart by beloved author Catherine MacPhail.

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Under the Skin by Catherine Macphail

An inspiring story of a young asylum seeker’s struggle to build a new life with his family in Britain told with wit and heart by beloved author Catherine MacPhail. At last, Omar's family are safe and have somewhere to live. But life in a new country isn't easy and life on the estate is proving even harder thanks to Sam. Sam's always there – in Omar's tower block, in his class, and in his face. He wants to push Omar around, but Omar's not giving up on his new life and he's ready to push back. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

"A short, easy to read book that manages to tell quite a complex story in a ways that's easy to understand" – Thoughts About Books, Blog

"Short chapters, strong characters who learn to unite and descriptive illustrations make this a compelling readA realistic story, reflective of our modern world" – Parents in Touch

Catherine MacPhail is a highly acclaimed writer of punchy urban stories tackling contemporary issues. Many of her stories are based on real-life experiences, including Another Me, which was made into a feature film starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers in 2015. Catherine has three children and lives in Greenock.
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Tom Percival grew up in a caravan without electricity. He now lives in a house, and spends his time writing and drawing. He illustrates other people’s books as well as writing his own, and his artwork for Derek Landy’s Skulduggery Pleasant has been creeping out children all over the world for many years.

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ISBN 13 9781781128473
ISBN 10 1781128472
Title Under the Skin
Author Catherine Macphail
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2019-02-05
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.