{"product_id":"the-boy-in-the-jam-jar-a-bloomsbury-reader-9781472973931","title":"The Boy in the Jam Jar A Bloomsbury Reader","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eA powerful and personal story from Joyce Dunbar about what it''s like to experience hearing difficulties.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Joyce Dunbar is one of the best writers for children today.'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003eDylan can''t hear as well as he used to be able to and he doesn''t want to be different from his friends - he wants things to go back to the way they used to be. As his hearing gets worse he becomes more and more isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth...This heartwarming story from Joyce Dunbar has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by John Shelley and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.\u003cb\u003eThe Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDunbar very cleverly and sensitively explains what it means to be deaf in a story that is also full of drama, together with some very accurate depictions of everyday school life. * Books for Keeps *\u003cbr\u003eMoving story of a boy who is lost but finds himself again ... the story is subtle and moving, with lots to prompt discussion and reflection -- Andrea Reece * Lovereading4kids *\u003cbr\u003eA heart-warming, powerful story that brings comfort. -- Children's Books Ireland * Mind Yourself Reading Guide *\u003cbr\u003eAn ideal first chapter book ... A book that should be in all school libraries so our children can realise the difference we can all make to those around us. -- Starlight and Stories * starlightandstories.com *\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408791314775,"sku":"9781472973931","price":6.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472973931.jpg?v=1730504221","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-boy-in-the-jam-jar-a-bloomsbury-reader-9781472973931","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}