Contributions

  • O'Callaghan, Gemma, illustrator - Contributor

Publication

2014 - Walker Books Ltd, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

13,750 words, Guess

Page Count

55 pages

Identifiers

and 9 more
  • ISBN-139781406362503
  • ISBN-10140636262X
  • ISBN-101406362506
  • OCLC Control Number891463280
  • Better World BooksKP-056-145
  • Better World Books9781406351330
  • Better World BooksKO-086-285
  • Better World BooksKN-685-563
  • Open LibraryOL32103801M

Classifications

  • DDC823.914

Description

From a young age, Michael was both fascinated by and afraid of his grandfather. Grandpa's ship was torpedoed during the Second World War, leaving him with terrible burns. Every time he came to stay, Michael was warned by his mother that he must not stare, he must not make too much noise, he must not ask Grandpa any questions about his past. As he grows older, Michael stays with his grandfather during the summer holidays, and as he finally learns the story behind Grandpa's injuries, he gets to know the real man behind the solemn figure from his childhood. Michael can see beyond the burns, and this gives him the power to begin healing some of the scars that have divided his family for so long.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Half a manWalker Books Ltd2014-01-01

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