Jakub's otter
Rumble, Coral2024
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In her first work of fiction, Coral Rumble tells the story of ten-year-old Jakub Polanski who cares for his single mum, Maria, who has multiple sclerosis. The weight of responsibility has made Jakub forget he is a child, and his life outside of school is full of adult concerns. Everyone is worried about Jakub's mental health. To take the pressure off his mum and give Jakub a break, life-long family friends, the Koniks, take Jakub on holiday to Italy. While there Jakub learns about Marta's passion for writing poetry and storytelling, and she shows him that freedom and adventure are there for the taking. He discovers he is funny and smart and is not only defined by being a carer. And, in Italy, Jakub finds hope as he listens to an old, wise woodsman, who teaches him about otters, especially one injured otter called Piccolo.
Main title:
Jakub's otter / Coral Rumble ; illustrations by Twink.
Author:
Rumble, Coral, author
Imprint:
Ardleigh : Troika, 2024.
Collation:
162 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9781912745333 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
823.92Orange Label
Language:
English
BRN:
2408460
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