Big Ben

By Rachel Anderson


Big Ben
Online price: £4.99
Paperback, 64 pages
Published: 23rd October 2007

Category: Fiction 7+
Interest age, years: From 8 To 11
Key Stage:

This is a moving story about Matthew, whose adored older brother Ben has Downs Syndrome. Matthew is horrified when Ben turns 16 and has to go off to a special school - he will miss him very much. Gradually Matthew comes to realise that it is best for Ben and that he will need to find his own friends. When Matthew's teacher decides to focus on Ben for a class project on 'Interesting People in the Community' the class comes to recognise what an amazing person Ben is. An entertaining and amusing story about an area rarely tackled.

This is a short, easy to read, big hearted book about a boy with profound learning disabilities and his younger brother, Matthew, who loves him very much. First published 10 years ago, this is a new edition with lively, affectionate, black and white illustrations by Jane Ray. - Books for Keeps



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 64 pages
ISBN: 9781903015704
Format: 198mm x 129mm

BIC Code: YF, YXK
BISAC Code:  JUV039150
Imprint: Barn Owl Books


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