The Base
By Carlo Gébler
The Coin children’s secret den hides a surprising danger—but who else is inside?
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What is The Base about?
In Northern Ireland, the Coin children need a new place to play, so they turn an old shed into their secret den. But their exciting discovery takes an unexpected turn when they realise soldiers are using the same building as a base. The children must decide what to do, while learning that the world around them is more complicated than their games. Carlo Gébler’s thoughtful story explores friendship, imagination and the uneasy meeting of childhood adventure with the realities of conflict.
About the author
Carlo Gébler is an author from Ireland who has written many exciting books for children and adults. He enjoys telling stories that help readers see the world in new ways. Carlo is also a teacher and loves encouraging young people to read and write their own stories. His books are full of adventure and imagination.
Pages
48 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
1999
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