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Buddies
Tommo’s mum has walked out. He’s in so much trouble with school that he’s stopped going at all. The only thing he looks forward to is Shelley’s crazy letters from America. But can Shelly really help Tommo – and can the penpals stay best buddies?
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FEATURED AUTHOR:
Dan Richards
Dan Richards’ first book, Holloway, co-authored with Robert Macfarlane & illustrated by Stanley Donwood, was published by Faber in 2013. The Beechwood Airship Interviews (HarperCollins, 2015) explored the creative process, head-spaces and workplace …
FEATURED PUBLISHER:
Birlinn
Birlinn Ltd is an independent publishing house based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company is built on traditions of the written and spoken word and is constantly looking to the future. Established by Hugh Andrew (2022 recipient of the Royal Scottish Geo …