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A stunning new edition of Dowd’s moving story of lives lived on the edge of society, and love in its many forms with powerful black and white illustrations from Emma Shoard.

Bullying, name-calling, and a new school face Jim when his family halt at Dundray. The town aren't happy that his community are there and it seems such an unfriendly place until he meets a girl named Kit. But acts of prejudice are constant, the threat to Jims family is building, and Kit's friendship isn't enough to stop the violence they face.A stunning new edition of this poignant novella of the reality of life in a traveller community and the simple power of kindness.



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“A story of few words, great heart and lingering impact” – Guardian

“Unmissable” – Sunday Times

"This graphic novel, a sensitive portrayal of Traveller life, is beautifully written and illustrated … [Jim and Kit's] innocent romance in the sea cave beneath the town lends a magical quality to this powerful book" – CBI

The Pavee and the Buffer Girl

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    A Paperback / softback by Siobhan Dowd, Emma Shoard

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      Book details

      Publisher Barrington Stoke Ltd
      Published 2 May 2019
      ISBN-13 9781781128794
      978-1781128794
      ISBN-10 1781128790
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      Children & Teen Children & Teen Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A stunning new edition of Dowd’s moving story of lives lived on the edge of society, and love in its many forms with powerful black and white illustrations from Emma Shoard.

      Bullying, name-calling, and a new school face Jim when his family halt at Dundray. The town aren't happy that his community are there and it seems such an unfriendly place until he meets a girl named Kit. But acts of prejudice are constant, the threat to Jims family is building, and Kit's friendship isn't enough to stop the violence they face.A stunning new edition of this poignant novella of the reality of life in a traveller community and the simple power of kindness.



      Trade Review

      “A story of few words, great heart and lingering impact” – Guardian

      “Unmissable” – Sunday Times

      "This graphic novel, a sensitive portrayal of Traveller life, is beautifully written and illustrated … [Jim and Kit's] innocent romance in the sea cave beneath the town lends a magical quality to this powerful book" – CBI

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