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Reluctant-reader favourite Tony Bradman returns with a gentle and sensitively told story of life as a young carer.

Mum won't get out of bed. His best friend has dumped him. And school work is just too difficult. Jayden wants to do the right thing – but how can he when it feels like the world is conspiring against him? Everything is going wrong, and when a supply teacher turns up to take his class, Jayden's sure things will keep on getting worse. But Mrs Wilson is not quite the teacher Jayden expected … can she help turn his bad day around? A touching and sensitively told story of life as a young carer from beloved author Tony Bradman. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+



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"Tony Bradman is a skilful writer for this age group and he understands the issues … that mean a lot to school children" – The Letterpress Project

"A soul-warming story … truly touching" – LoveReading4Kids

"Will immediately engage the young reader … the story is beautifully clear and straightforward" – Just Imagine

"A well-written, thought-provoking read" – Books for Topics

"A thoughtful look at the day in the life of a young carer … an excellent addition to school library and classroom bookshelves" – Library Lady, Blog

A Bad Day for Jayden

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A Paperback / softback by Tony Bradman, Tania Rex

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    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
    Publication Date: 15/03/2020
    ISBN13: 9781781129012, 978-1781129012
    ISBN10: 1781129010

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Reluctant-reader favourite Tony Bradman returns with a gentle and sensitively told story of life as a young carer.

    Mum won't get out of bed. His best friend has dumped him. And school work is just too difficult. Jayden wants to do the right thing – but how can he when it feels like the world is conspiring against him? Everything is going wrong, and when a supply teacher turns up to take his class, Jayden's sure things will keep on getting worse. But Mrs Wilson is not quite the teacher Jayden expected … can she help turn his bad day around? A touching and sensitively told story of life as a young carer from beloved author Tony Bradman. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+



    Trade Review

    "Tony Bradman is a skilful writer for this age group and he understands the issues … that mean a lot to school children" – The Letterpress Project

    "A soul-warming story … truly touching" – LoveReading4Kids

    "Will immediately engage the young reader … the story is beautifully clear and straightforward" – Just Imagine

    "A well-written, thought-provoking read" – Books for Topics

    "A thoughtful look at the day in the life of a young carer … an excellent addition to school library and classroom bookshelves" – Library Lady, Blog

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