Klaus Vogel and the Bad Lads

powerful · thought-provoking · gripping · compassionate

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What is Klaus Vogel and the Bad Lads about?

When Klaus Vogel arrives in Tyneside from East Germany, he barely speaks English and seems completely out of place. The local Bad Lads gang decide to make him their target, but one boy begins to question the gang’s cruel games. As Klaus’s story slowly emerges, friendship, courage and compassion challenge the boys to see the world differently. Set in the years after the Second World War, this powerful, accessible story explores bullying, belonging and the bravery it takes to stand up for someone else.

About the author

David Almond is a much-loved British author known for his magical and thoughtful stories. His famous book 'Skellig' has won many awards and is enjoyed by children all over the world. David grew up in the north of England and loves writing about imagination, friendship, and the wonders of the everyday world.