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Pumpkin's Downfall Leon Rosselson

Pumpkin's Downfall By Leon Rosselson

Pumpkin's Downfall by Leon Rosselson


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Summary

Two hauntingly atmospheric stories from author/songwriter Leon Rosselson. Both stories feature a child who is seen to be 'different' by his/her peer group and both suffer bullying, resolved through a mysterious force, a ghostly spirit.

Pumpkin's Downfall Summary

Pumpkin's Downfall (Red Storybook) by Leon Rosselson

Two hauntingly atmospheric stories from author/songwriter Leon Rosselson. Both stories feature a child who is seen to be 'different' by his/her peer group and both suffer bullying, resolved through a mysterious force, a ghostly spirit.

Sarah is a tall awkward girl, very slow and dreamy who a an amazing rapport with animals. Because she is different, she gets teased by her classmates. The teasing becomes taunting and the taunting becomes aggressive bullying. Sarah ignores it but then the leader of the bullying turns his attention towards her cat... but he doesn't get away with it...

The second story features Mark, a child with 'special needs' who can only talk through his glove puppet with a monkey face. Because he's different he gets teased too but he's befriended by Tim who tries to protect him. When Mark's glove puppet vanishes, Mark doesn't come to school. Tim tracks both down and discovers just how and why Mark came to be so different.

About Leon Rosselson

Leon Rosselson is a singer/songwriter - a member of the Galliards in the early days of the folk revivial. He now writes songs for children and gives concerts both in the UK and USA. His first book for children, Rosa's Singing Grandfather was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 1991. He lives in Wembley Park, Middlesex.

Additional information

GOR002708329
9780006754725
0006754724
Pumpkin's Downfall (Red Storybook) by Leon Rosselson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
20000403
96
N/A
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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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