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A Good Day for Climbing Trees Jaco Jacobs

A Good Day for Climbing Trees By Jaco Jacobs

A Good Day for Climbing Trees by Jaco Jacobs

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Summary

How two unlikely heroes inspire a whole town by fighting to save a tree

A Good Day for Climbing Trees Summary

A Good Day for Climbing Trees by Jaco Jacobs

*Nominated for the 2019 CILIP Carnegie Medal*

*Spectator Best Books of the Year selection*

Two unlikely heroes inspire a whole town by fighting to save a tree

Sometimes, in the blink of an eye, you do something that changes your life forever.

Like climbing a tree with a girl you don't know.

Marnus is tired of feeling invisible, living in the shadow of his two brothers.

His older brother is good at breaking swimming records and girls' hearts. His younger brother is already a crafty entrepreneur who has tricked him into doing the dishes all summer.

But when a girl called Leila turns up on their doorstep one morning with a petition, it's the start of an unexpected adventure.

And finally, Marnus gets the chance to be noticed...

A Good Day for Climbing Trees Reviews

'An inspiring story, and a really funny one too.'

* Spectator (Books of the Year) *

'The book deftly handles issues around family life, as well as activism, with a light-hearted touch. With lots of humour and a cast of weird but wonderful characters, and Jim Tierney's modish illustrations, this is the perfect feel-good book from one of South Africa's top children's authors.'

* BookTrust *

'Quirky, charming and very funny, but with a real emotional punch. It is the perfect place to start for someone looking to move on from The Wimpy Kid books.'

* Anthony McGowan, author of The Donut Diaries *

'Instantly engaging, funny and robust.'

* Amanda Craig, New Statesman *

'Jacobs authentically sketches the main characters' deeper motivations - especially Leila's reaction to her parents' divorce. Ultimately, Jacobs delivers a kind and uplifting novel about two characters taking a stand.'

* Publishers Weekly *

'It made me chuckle on the very first page. A story with a warm heart and characters you want to spend time with.'

-- Jill Coleman - BookTrust Director of Children's Books

'A small gem with interesting characters touching on issues such as divorce, friendship and the outsiders in our society.'

* Die Burger *

'Jaco Jacobs undoubtedly has the gift of writing entertaining stories. His characters are believable, and ever so often there's a hint of humour to make the reading experience even more pleasurable.'

* IBBY *

'Jaco Jacobs is a natural story spinner.'

* Goodreads *

About Jaco Jacobs

Jaco Jacobs is the most popular and prolific children's book author in Afrikaans. He has published more than 140 books and over a million copies have been sold. Jaco is also a well-known columnist, blogger, freelance journalist and translator. He lives in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Kobus Geldenhuys is an award-winning translator of children and young adult literature. He has translated many Harry Potter titles into Afrikaans, as well the third book in Cressida Cowell's popular series How To Train Your Dragon.

Additional information

GOR009152886
9781786073174
178607317X
A Good Day for Climbing Trees by Jaco Jacobs
Jaco Jacobs
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oneworld Publications
2018-04-12
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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