is my first full-length novel for children (ages 8+) and explores the crushing challenges facing children living in poverty today. The story is narrated by the main character, 12-year-old Will, whose father has been injured in an accident and is unable to find a job. Everything seems to be spiralling out of control for Will as his family’s debts pile up and any hope of achieving his dreams, or even just getting by
How fiction can help children understand poverty
Jun 10, 2024
3 minutes
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