Rubbish Town Hero - Softcover

Davies, Nicola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0552563021 ISBN 13: 9780552563024

Publisher: Corgi, 2012

Synopsis

Chipo and his little sister Gentle live on Papa Fudu's dumpsite in Rubbish Town, searching for valuable things amongst the rubbish to try to stay alive. Life isn't easy—luckily, Chipo has spirit, courage, and lots of imagination! And now, he has a plan . . . But when Chipo and Gentle are caught with something precious that Papa Fudu wants for himself, they have to think quick, move fast. Suddenly they're on the run . . . Along with their friend Dede and their loyal dog, Mouse, Chipo and Gentle set off on a dangerous and exciting journey to find a safe place to call home—meeting a cast of extraordinary characters along the way.

About this title

About the Author:

Nicola Davies graduated from Cambridge with a degree in zoology before going on to become a writer, producer, and presenter of radio and television programs such as The Really Wild Show. Amongst her many acclaimed books for children are Big Blue Whale, One Tiny Turtle, Ice Bear, Extreme Animals, and Poo which was short listed for a Blue Peter Book Award. Her novel Home was short listed for the Brandford Boase award.

Review:

"An absorbing, powerful and uplifting story" * Booktrust * "It is hugely to Davies's credit that she makes these characters live such vibrant lives in the minds of her young readers . . . The action in the narrative is unflagging and fast-paced. The language is convincing . . . I would like to see this book adopted as a primary class text" -- Rebecca Butler * Armadillo Magazine * "Heartwarming . . . so far removed from anything children here would experience and gives so much to think and talk about, as well as being a page-turning story to boot" * The School Librarian *

About this edition

• Publisher: Corgi
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0552563021
• ISBN 13: 9780552563024
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256