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Cloud Busting

Cloud Busting

Published in
2004
4.09
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Description

A touching story, written in verse, which celebrates friendship and individuality – from the award-winning author of Noughts and Crosses . Despite his mum’s insistence, Sam doesn’t want to be friends with Davey. He thinks Davey is a first-class, grade A, top-of-the-dung-heap moron. But one day Davey saves Sam’s life and a bond is formed between them. Sam is still embarrassed to be seen with Davey, but little by little he has to admit that when it’s just the two of them, Davey is a lot of fun. But then something terrible happens to Davey. Told in verse, in first person, the story of an extraordinary friendship that changes two boys’ lives forever – an uplifting tale that truly sings out. From the Hardcover edition.
Age
9-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
149 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Explores complex emotions
  • Promotes empathy and understanding
  • Unique narrative structure through poetry
  • Addresses important themes such as bullying and friendship