BIRDIE
When 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.
Shortlisted for the Young Quills Award
'Captivating' A. F. Steadman
'A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere' Hannah Gold
Birdie Bagshaw has never known her parents. Having 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. As 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 . . .
Edad recomendada: A parrtir de 10 años.
ROSE J.P.
J. P. Rose nació en Manchester, fue adoptada a temprana edad y creció en la campiña de Yorkshire, donde la tolerancia racial «ni siquiera existía». Sintiéndose aislada, los animales y la escritura de historias le brindaron compañía. Hoy, J. P. es la autora superventas de más de 14 novelas policíacas para adultos. Como autora negra con doble herencia cultural, su pasión por derribar barreras y contar historias que garanticen que todos los niños se vean reflejados en los libros que leen nunca la ha abandonado.
