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Catcall

By Linda Newbery

Adjectives

gripping atmospheric psychological insightful

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Josh's family is undergoing significant changes with a new stepdad and baby sister. His younger brother, Jamie, struggles to cope, becoming mute and obsessed with wild cats after a vivid dream. As their parents are preoccupied, Josh, typically the quiet one, steps up to help Jamie find his voice and, in the process, discovers his own.

About the author

Linda Newbery is a well-loved British author who writes exciting and imaginative books for children and young people. She is known for stories like 'Catcall' and 'Sisterland', often inspired by animals, family, and adventures. Linda enjoys exploring nature and loves to encourage readers to use their imagination and think about the world around them.

Pages

192 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2008

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