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The Can Caravan

By Richard O'Neill

Adjectives

inspiring heartwarming community-focused

Genres

Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

When Janie's neighbour, Mrs Tolen, is hospitalised with a broken hip, she faces the prospect of leaving her cherished caravan for a house. Determined to help, Janie draws inspiration from a school trip to a recycling plant. With creativity, community support, and hard work, they transform the old caravan into a safe and comfortable home. This story highlights the values of resilience, adaptability, and community spirit within the Traveller community.

About the author

Richard O'Neill is a talented author and storyteller who loves sharing exciting tales inspired by his Romani heritage. He has written popular books like 'Ossiri and the Bala Mengro' and 'Yokki and the Parno Gry'. Richard enjoys visiting schools, telling stories, and encouraging children to enjoy reading and writing their own adventures.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2022

Community rating

Average score: 4

From 3 readers

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