{"product_id":"birdie-by-j-p-rose","title":"Birdie by J P Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful, moving animal and friendship tale for fans of Michael Morpurgo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Birdie is sent to live with her great-aunt in 1950s Yorkshire, she befriends the village's last remaining pit pony. A story of hope and courage, exploring themes of family, racism and identity. Winner of the Young Quills Award and the Diverse Book Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Captivating’ A. F. Steadman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere’ Hannah Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirdie Bagshaw has never known her parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving grown up in a children's home for mixed race children in 1950s Leeds, now she has come to live with her great-aunt in the Yorkshire Dales. From her arrival, Birdie is treated like an outsider by the local children. When their bullying drives Birdie to hide in the nearby coal mine, she finds an unexpected rescuer in the form of Mr Duke, the last remaining pit pony in the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the weeks pass, Birdie forms a special bond with the spirited little pony. But his future is in danger, and Birdie comes up with a daring plan to save his life in return . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover art by Keith Robinson \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat:Paperback \/ softback 256 pages\u003cbr\u003ePublisher:Andersen Press Ltd\u003cbr\u003eImprint:Andersen Press Ltd\u003cbr\u003eISBN:9781839132414\u003cbr\u003ePublished:3 Oct 2024\u003cbr\u003eClassifications:Interest age: from c 9 years, Family \u0026amp; home stories (Children's \/ Teenage), Historical fiction (Children's \/ Teenage), Wildlife (Children's \/ Teenage), Personal \u0026amp; social issues: family issues (Children's \/ Teenage), Personal \u0026amp; social issues: racism \u0026amp; multiculturalism (Children's \/ Teenage)\u003cbr\u003eWeight:212g\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:196 x 129 x 19 (mm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wave of Nostalgia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63693066994013,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/8838\/2301\/files\/9781839132414.jpg?v=1772541834","url":"https:\/\/waveofnostalgia.co.uk\/products\/birdie-by-j-p-rose","provider":"Wave of Nostalgia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}